2004 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · NC04 FMF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of structural degradation and component wear. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 83,113 miles passed, it highlighted continued neglect of basic consumable items like perished tyres and a deteriorating registration plate. The overall condition is stable in terms of passing, but the underlying issues of corrosion and suspension wear have remained unresolved for several years despite the vehicle passing its annual inspections. The mileage profile is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,778 miles per year. Between July 2022 and August 2025, the car covered only 4,203 miles, suggesting infrequent use or long periods of standing stationary. However, this low usage often correlates with the accelerated aging of rubber components and the corrosion of brake lines noted in the record, as these parts suffer more from exposure to the moisture than from mechanical friction. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension mounting. The history shows a significant failure in July 2022 due to excessive corrosion on the offside front suspension component mounting, which was later covered in underseal in subsequent tests. This recurring mention of underside corrosion and corroded brake pipes suggests that the structural integrity of the inner wings is at risk. The buyer should verify if the underseal is merely masking active rust or providing a genuine repair. Mechanical attention is also required for the braking system and suspension. The front brake discs have been flagged as pitted and scored consistently from 2022 through 2024, indicating a lack of proactive replacement. Given the previous excessively worn suspension arm bushes and ball joints that caused the 2022 failure, the tester should check for new play or perished rubber to ensure the low mileage has not resulted in dry rot of these critical safety components.