2011 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · RO61 KZD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 65,146 miles passed, it highlighted several advisories regarding a worn offside front tyre and thinning front brake discs. The overall trend shows a period of significant mechanical failure between 2023 and early 2025, which has since been addressed, though only after the faults reached the point of an MOT failure. At 65,146 miles, this fifteen-year-old Micra has exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per year. This low usage is reflected in the significant gaps between tests, such as the 9,000-mile interval between October 2023 and January 2025. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain, such low-frequency operation often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals, which is supported by the recurring failures of suspension joints and wiper blades noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension and braking systems as the record shows a history of critical failures. The tester flagged an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint in January 2025 and a track rod end failure in 2023. Furthermore, the rear service brakes failed for imbalance and low efficiency requirements during that same 2025 test, suggesting the calipers or cylinders may suffer from seizing or corrosion due to the low mileage. The exhaust system also requires attention, following a major gas leak and emissions failure in 2023, and a subsequent lambda sensor issue in early 2025. Although these appear to be resolved, the buyer should check for structural rust on the exhaust manifold and ensure the sensor is functioning correctly. The presence of dull headlamp lenses and deteriorated bodywork further indicates a vehicle that has been neglected cosmetically, which is consistent with its low-mileage, long-term storage pattern.