2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · NU58 AEJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 10 July 2025 with 137,145 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a consistent pattern of failure immediately prior to successful passes. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed the test just days before a re-test, suggesting that the previous owner only addressed mechanical or safety defects when strictly necessary to meet legal requirements rather than following a proactive preventative maintenance schedule. At 137,145 miles over 18 years, the Micra averages approximately 7,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a city car of this age. The data shows consistent annual mileage, with roughly 6,300 miles covered between June 2023 and June 2024, and over 11,500 miles between July 2024 and July 2025. This regularity indicates the vehicle has not sat for long periods, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid seals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking system, as the recurring failures shortly before passes often point to items like worn bushes, leaking dampers, or thinning components. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and rear subframe is essential, as these models are prone to rust over two decades. While the most recent test recorded no defects or advisories, the fact that the car failed twice in two years suggests that components are frequently operating at the edge of their legal limit.