2010 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · LX60 WFS

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile that shows signs of worsening wear in recent months. While the most recent test on 15 October 2025 resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed the initial inspection on that same day due to a combination of tyre wear, pitted front brake discs, and an inoperative rear registration plate lamp. This indicates that while the car remains legally roadworthy, the previous owner has allowed consumable components to reach the limits of their service life. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical usage pattern for a 16-year-old vehicle. The car covered 26,484 miles between September 2023 and October 2025, which averages roughly 13,000 miles per year. This is a slight increase from the overall lifetime average of 8,040 miles per year, suggesting more intensive use in the last two years. The data shows a steady progression of mileage without significant periods of inactivity or sudden, excessive spikes. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The September 2023 failure highlighted a damaged nearside front upper suspension rod ball joint dust cover and a non-excessive oil leak. Although these specific items did not reappear in the 2025 records, the presence of pitted and scored front brake discs suggests the braking hardware is aging. The recurring mention of the registration plate lamp across two separate failure events also points to minor electrical upkeep being neglected. The recent advisory regarding the nearside front tyre being worn on the edge suggests a potential alignment issue or uneven tyre wear. I recommend checking the suspension bushes and steering components for play to ensure the tyre wear is not caused by mechanical misalignment. Given the age of the vehicle and the recorded oil leak from 2023, a thorough check of the engine bay for any signs of increased seepage or fresh oil deposits is necessary.