2004 Nissan Micra 1.4L Petrol · PE04 AKF

The Nissan Micra currently fails the roadworthiness standard following the January 2026 MOT test at 81,954 miles, where the tester issued a fail with no defects formally logged. Prior to this, the vehicle passed in February 2025 at 69,466 miles after a fail on 4 February 2025 at 69,426 miles, and similarly passed in February 2024 at 63,130 miles after a fail on 1 February 2024 at 63,096 miles. The pattern shows repeated pre-pass failures followed by immediate retests with no recorded defects, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at test rather than progressive mechanical decline. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor improving; it is erratic around the annual test window. Recorded mileage sits at 81,954 against a 2004 build, an average of roughly 3,725 miles per year. The car covered about 6,340 miles between the February 2024 test and the February 2025 pass, then 12,488 miles to the January 2026 fail, marking a recent acceleration in use. Low lifetime mileage implies light duty or periods of storage, though the jump in the last year points to renewed regular running. The DVSA entries carry no advisories or defect text across all five tests, so the dataset is sparse and offers no wear-profile detail on tyres, brakes, or corrosion. A buyer should physically verify why the January 2026 test failed with no defects cited, as this often means a documentation or identification mismatch rather than a clean shell. Given the age, inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points for corrosion and fatigue. Check brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear from low-mileage standing, and confirm exhaust emissions and structural integrity underbody, since the record omits any advisory history that would otherwise evidence upkeep.