2014 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · SH14 YGC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following the most recent test on 23 January 2026 at 99,442 miles, which resulted in a clean pass with no defects. This follows a failure earlier that same day at 74,960 miles, where the tester flagged defective headlamp lenses and three tyres worn close to the legal limit. The successful retest indicates that the owner addressed these immediate consumable issues, including tyre replacement and lighting repairs, effectively bringing the car back to a compliant standard. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,000 to 9,000 miles per year. Between the January 2024 test at 72,587 miles and the January 2025 test at 93,434 miles, the car covered 20,847 miles, suggesting a period of higher usage. The subsequent 5,992 miles recorded between January 2025 and January 2026 show a slight deceleration in use, but the overall pattern remains typical for a 12-year-old Nissan Micra and does not suggest long periods of inactivity. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension components. The January 2025 test at 93,434 miles identified excessively worn offside front suspension arm pins or bushes, with the nearside front also showing signs of wear. While the 2026 test was clean, suspension bushes are wear items that can degrade quickly depending on road conditions. A physical inspection should confirm that there is no play in the front suspension arms and that the bushings are not perished or cracked. The recurring nature of lighting failures, such as the registration plate lamp and position lamp noted in January 2025, suggests a tendency for minor electrical consumables to reach the end of their life. While the January 2026 failure for headlamp lenses was resolved, a pre-purchase check of all exterior lighting and the condition of the tyre treads remains necessary to ensure the current maintenance standard is being upheld.