2014 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · SC63 XOK

The Nissan Micra presents in a sound mechanical state following its most recent MOT on 22 January 2026 at 74,237 miles, where it passed with zero defects. The maintenance trend over the past two years shows a clear improvement. A failed test on 15 January 2026 at 74,048 miles flagged a seized front suspension bush, a failed position lamp, and misaligned washer jets, yet all three were rectified within a week for the retest. This swift correction suggests attentive ownership rather than neglect. The mileage accumulation is steady and entirely typical for a 2014 vehicle. The car covered roughly 5,255 miles between the January 2025 test at 68,980 miles and the January 2026 test at 74,237 miles, averaging approximately 6,000 miles annually over its life. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, indicating consistent daily use rather than prolonged standing or high-mileage abuse. The recurring theme across multiple tests is front suspension wear. Both lower suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in January 2025 at 68,800 miles, and the nearside bush had deteriorated to excessive wear by January 2026 at 74,048 miles before being replaced. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the front suspension for play, uneven tyre wear, and any knocking over bumps. The offside rear brake was also flagged as excessively binding in January 2025, so checking the handbrake operation and rear brake caliper slide pins for free movement is advisable. Beyond the suspension and brakes, the record is largely clean. Tyre condition was flagged once in January 2025 with both rear tyres worn to the legal limit, but this appears to have been addressed promptly. The windscreen washer jets and wiper blade were also noted as defective in the same period and subsequently corrected. A buyer should still verify washer jet alignment and wiper blade condition during a test drive, along with a brief underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around the suspension mounting points and inner wing arches, given the vehicle's age.