2007 Nissan Micra 1.6L Petrol · NH07 KVF

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 2026‑01‑18 resulted in a failure, with the tester flagging a near‑side front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint showing slight play, a rear tyre worn to the legal limit, and front brake pads measuring less than 1.5 mm. This outcome reverses a clean pass recorded at 2024‑11‑12, where only age‑related corrosion was noted. The pattern shows an improving trend through 2023‑2024, followed by a recent deterioration in suspension and braking condition. Mileage progression indicates light overall use. At 2026‑01‑18 the odometer read 100 411 mi, roughly 5 285 mi per year for a car aged 19 years. The interval from the November 2024 test (96 043 mi) to the latest test spanned about 14 months and added just over 4 300 mi, a modest increase consistent with the low annual average. Earlier gaps between 2023 and 2024 also show steady, gradual accumulation rather than rapid mileage jumps. A prospective buyer should closely inspect the near‑side front anti‑roll bar linkage for excessive ball‑joint play, verify rear tyre tread depth against the legal limit, and measure front brake pad thickness to confirm they meet the 1.5 mm minimum. The suspension arm ball joints and bushes should be examined for wear, as they were flagged multiple times, and any signs of corrosion underneath the chassis need careful assessment. The exhaust system must be checked for major leaks, the ABS warning lamp should be tested for faults, and the parking brake lever inspected for excessive movement. Finally, the rear stop‑lamp lenses, wheel fixings, and coil spring condition deserve scrutiny, given their repeated failure entries.