2014 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · SC63 XOG

The 2014 Nissan Micra presents a generally sound roadworthiness profile, with a stable and recently improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 September 2025 at 56,824 miles resulted in a pass, though the tester flagged an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. This is a minor consumable defect, not a structural or mechanical failure, and indicates the vehicle is currently roadworthy but due for a tyre replacement imminently. The trend is encouraging, as the previous test on the same day in September 2024 at 51,867 miles recorded three suspension defects, all of which appear to have been rectified for the subsequent pass. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 12-year-old vehicle. Accumulating just 4,957 miles between September 2024 and September 2025, and only 8,796 miles over the two years prior to that, suggests very light annual use of roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles. The record shows no gaps in testing continuity, with annual September tests providing a consistent and verifiable history. Low mileage reduces wear on drivetrain and braking components, but prolonged periods of standing can cause its own issues, including perished rubber bushes, seized brake calipers, and flat-spotted tyres. The September 2024 failure is the most significant entry in this record. Both front lower suspension arm ball joints and bushes were flagged as excessively worn, indicating the front end had deteriorated to a point where it no longer met the minimum standard. The fact that no suspension defects reappeared in the 2025 test suggests the previous owner invested in repairs, likely replacing the lower arms or bushes. A prospective buyer should still have the front suspension inspected on a ramp, checking for play in the ball joints and condition of the replacement bushes, to confirm the repair was done properly and has held. Beyond the suspension, the edge wear on the offside front tyre noted in 2025 points to potential alignment or tracking issues, possibly linked to the earlier suspension wear. Buyers should inspect the inner sidewalls of both front tyres for uneven wear patterns and have the tracking checked. The nearside front tyre was not flagged, so any asymmetry between left and right wear rates warrants attention. With no brake, exhaust, or structural corrosion defects on record, the primary areas of concern remain the front suspension geometry and tyre condition, both of which are straightforward to verify in person.