2007 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · ML07 WEF

The most recent DVSA MOT entry for this 2007 Nissan Micra is dated 31 May 2023, recorded at the end of a relatively short and clean testing window. Three tests are on file across a roughly twelve-month period in 2022 and 2023. The vehicle passed on both 28 May 2022 and 31 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded, while an earlier test on 26 May 2022 also resulted in a failure, but importantly no defect categories were logged against it. The absence of any advisory notes across the two passes is the most useful data point here, suggesting that at the time of those examinations the tester identified nothing requiring attention within the standard MOT scope. Trend-wise, the picture is one of resolution rather than deterioration, as the only recorded failure carried no flagged items and the subsequent pass two days later was completely clean. Mileage accumulation must be interpreted with some caution given the sparse dataset. The single figure supplied, 113,401 miles against a nineteen-year-old vehicle, equates to an average of just under 6,000 miles per year, which sits well below the typical usage rate for a car of this vintage and class. This figure cannot be cross-checked against the MOT history because individual test mileages are not provided in the supplied record. Low annual mileage of this nature often points to periods of light use or standing time, both of which can bring their own consequences such as dried brake fluid, perished rubber components, seized calipers, and corrosion in less visible structural areas, none of which would necessarily be captured by an MOT pass. For a prospective buyer, the limitations of a clean two-test MOT window should drive a focused physical inspection rather than create false reassurance. The brake system warrants particular attention: check for binding calipers, uneven pad wear, and scored or corroded discs, especially given the low mileage which can allow surface rust to develop on vented discs. Inspect all suspension components including coil springs, shock absorbers, bushes and ball joints for cracking, perishing or play, as these items frequently deteriorate on vehicles that stand for long periods. Examine the exhaust system for corrosion at joints and hangers, and carefully inspect the underbody and structural areas such as sills, chassis rails and suspension mounting points for any rust that an MOT tester would not necessarily examine during a standard drive-over check. Finally, road test the car to confirm smooth clutch operation, even gearbox selection, and steady engine running, since MOT records alone cannot validate mechanical condition above the pass threshold.