2017 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · SC17 WTK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recurring issue with front suspension components. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 90,825 miles passed, the tester identified slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint. This indicates that while the major failures of early 2024 were addressed, the front suspension assembly is beginning to show signs of wear again, suggesting a pattern of component degradation. The mileage profile is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. There was a significant gap of 12,884 miles between June 2024 and June 2025, followed by another 12,964-mile interval between June 2025 and May 2026. This steady usage suggests the car is driven regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which generally accounts for the gradual wear on rubber-based bushes and metal-on-metal ball joints seen in the service history. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows multiple failures related to ball joints and bushes between 2023 and 2026. The 2024 failure specifically highlighted an excessively worn rear bush and offside ball joint, and the 2026 advisory suggests the nearside side is now nearing similar replacement. It is also advisable to verify that the major exhaust leak reported in 2024 was properly rectified and that no new corrosion has developed along the exhaust system or manifold.