2006 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · NG56 ACZ

The 2006 Nissan Micra passed its most recent MOT on 27 October 2025 at 126,286 miles after failing initially on headlamp aim, a nearside rear position lamp conflict, a discoloured nearside front indicator and excessive play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint. An oil leak, recorded as not excessive, has appeared on every test since 2019. The maintenance trend is worsening; the track rod end has deteriorated from slight play in November 2024 to excessive play a year later, and rear coil spring corrosion noted in 2024 remains unaddressed. Mileage accumulation has accelerated in recent years. The car covered only 644 miles between May 2017 and June 2018, then roughly 5,600 miles to June 2019. From 2020 onward annual distances rose sharply: 7,800 miles to June 2020, 9,500 miles to September 2021, a low 1,400 miles to November 2022, then 9,200 miles to October 2023, 10,700 miles to November 2024 and nearly 12,000 miles to the latest test. This pattern suggests a change in usage intensity that will accelerate wear on consumables and chassis components. A buyer should inspect the front suspension closely. The nearside track rod end now has excessive play, the offside front coil spring fractured in September 2021, both rear coil springs showed corrosion in November 2024, and the nearside anti-roll bar linkage dust cover was split at the same test. Brake discs have been recorded as worn, pitted or scored since 2021, and the nearside front brake was binding in October 2023. The persistent oil leak from the sump area, the recurring headlamp aim failures and the repeated registration plate lamp faults point to deferred maintenance on basic electrical and sealing items. Structural corrosion on suspension components and the exhaust system was flagged in November 2022 and has likely progressed. Verify that the rear coil springs have been replaced, confirm the track rod end and anti-roll bar linkage have been renewed, and check the brake discs and pads for serviceable thickness. The oil leak source should be identified and repaired before it contaminates further components. Given the rising annual mileage, budget for imminent suspension and brake work.