2014 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · NU64 UNY

Across five recorded MOT tests, this 2014 Nissan Micra has accumulated a noticeable pattern of brake, lighting, and corrosion-related advisories, culminating in a failure at the most recent test on 13 January 2026. The earlier pass at 31 October 2024 was clean of majors but already flagged corroded rear coil springs, an offside front service brake binding slightly, and a nail in the nearside rear tyre. The intervening period brought three lighting and washer-related majors alongside a subframe corrosion advisory, suggesting the minor electrical and bodywork deterioration flagged in earlier tests had begun to progress rather than resolve. Two of the five tests passed with no defects at all (2020 and 2023), but the record overall shows a vehicle whose braking system, exterior lighting, and underbody protection have all demanded repeated attention. The mileage of 135,464 over twelve years equates to roughly 11,289 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a small city car of this age and avoids any concerns of either extended standing or excessive motorway use. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing sequence, with tests recorded in 2019, 2020 (twice on the same day, covering a fail and a subsequent pass), 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2026, indicating the car has remained in regular use throughout its life. At this annual accumulation, consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and exhaust components will have been replaced multiple times, and the cumulative wear on suspension bushes, engine mounts, and the clutch should be considered proportionate to the odometer reading. From a buyer inspection standpoint, the corrosion advisories warrant close physical examination. The front subframe corrosion flagged in January 2026 should be checked with a torch for any flaking, scaling, or perforation around mounting points, as subframe deterioration on a Micra of this age can progress quickly once surface rust becomes established. Both rear coil springs were noted as corroded in 2024; listen for audible knocks from the rear suspension over speed humps and undulating roads, and inspect for uneven ride height that might indicate a weakened or broken spring. The nearside and offside rear inner brake pipes were flagged as corroded in 2021, which on a twelve-year-old vehicle means a thorough underbody inspection of all brake lines is essential, particularly where pipes run along chassis rails or through mounting clips, as corrosion here can lead to brake fluid leaks and eventual MOT failure. The offside front brake binding noted in 2024 is also worth verifying on a test drive: the car should roll freely when pushed on level ground with the handbrake released, and there should be no pulling to one side under light braking, any of which would suggest a sticking caliper slider or seized piston. The recent failure items are relatively straightforward to remedy, but they should not be assumed to have been rectified simply because the test was retaken, as no subsequent pass is recorded in the data provided. The inoperative registration plate lamp and offside front position lamp are minor electrical faults that may involve corroded bulb holders or failed LED units common to Micras of this era, while a non-functioning windscreen washer is often a blocked nozzle, split hose, or failed pump. On a test drive, confirm that all exterior lamps illuminate, that the washer produces a clear spray on both front and rear screens, and that the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System light either extinguishes after inflation correction or is investigated by a diagnostic tool, as it has remained illuminated since at least the most recent test. Given the mileage and the underbody corrosion trajectory, a pre-purchase inspection on a ramp is strongly advisable, with particular focus on the subframe, rear spring platforms, and the full length of the brake pipe runs.