2016 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · MD66 AAY

The 2016 Nissan Micra remains roadworthy following the most recent MOT on 8 December 2025 at 12,105 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. Maintenance trend across the available history is stable, showing consecutive clean passes from December 2022 through to December 2025. On 11 December 2024 the tester initially issued a failure with no defects logged at 11,039 miles, then granted a pass later that same day at identical mileage, an anomaly suggesting administrative presentation rather than mechanical defect. Odometer data reveals exceptionally low usage for a decade-old vehicle. The test on 14 December 2022 captured 8,523 miles. By 15 December 2023 the reading rose to 9,867 miles. The 11 December 2024 examination showed 11,039 miles, and the final 2025 test listed 12,105 miles. Annual accumulation sits near 1,200 miles with no sudden gaps or surges. The absence of any advisories or recorded faults across five tests indicates the previous keeper kept statutory compliance current, though the same-day fail and pass hints at a clerical hiccup rather than skipped upkeep. A buyer should still commission a hands-on inspection of parts prone to deterioration through standing. Previous testers flagged no worn suspension bushes, binding calipers or corroded brake discs, yet prolonged inactivity can conceal latent fatigue in those components. Structural integrity around sills and suspension mounts warrants close visual checks for corrosion, given the car's age and likely extended idle spells. Exhaust emissions and tyre condition require verification for rubber perishing over time rather than tread wear. Coil springs and steering joints may harbour stress cracks invisible to annual testing. The clean MOT ledger supports a favourable mechanical prognosis provided a competent technician inspects the underbody and braking system before purchase.