2004 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · PE04 ADX

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend as it approaches the end of its recorded history. The most recent MOT test on 31 May 2023 at 77,397 miles shows a significant increase in the number of advisories and failure items compared to previous years. While the vehicle passed, the tester flagged multiple issues including worn suspension arm bushes, a noisy offside rear wheel bearing, and an insecure exhaust heatshield. The presence of corrosion on the nearside rear inner integral body structure, specifically the sill, indicates that structural degradation is becoming a factor. The mileage profile suggests very light usage, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year over its 22-year lifespan. Between May 2022 and May 2023, the car covered 8,351 miles, which is a notable increase compared to the 6,383 miles recorded between May 2021 and May 2022. This slight uptick in usage, combined with the low overall mileage, often leads to age-related issues such as perished rubber components and corrosion rather than heavy mechanical wear. The data is current only up to May 2023, meaning the vehicle's status is significantly outdated relative to the current date in August 2026. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and sills to assess the extent of the corrosion mentioned in the 2023 test. The recurring issues with suspension arm bushes, seen in 2019 and again in 2023, suggest that rubber components are reaching the end of their serviceable life. Additionally, the history of tyre failures, including structural lumps and tread depth issues in 2017, 2022, and 2023, indicates a pattern of neglecting consumable items. The noisy rear wheel bearing and the slight oil leak from the corroded sump noted in May 2022 also require immediate mechanical verification to ensure no deeper leaks or bearing failures are developing.