2006 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · SL06 ONS

A clean and largely unbroken MOT record defines this 2006 Nissan Micra, with the most recent test on 13 June 2025 returning a pass with no advisories or defects recorded. Across the documented history, every advisory field is empty, and the two recorded failures on 11 October 2022 and 14 November 2023 appear to have been straightforward refusals that were rectified within days, as evidenced by the immediate follow-up passes on 14 October 2022 and 20 November 2023. The absence of recurring advisories for suspension components, brake pipes, corrosion, exhaust integrity, or fluid leaks suggests the structural and mechanical condition has remained consistently within roadworthy limits throughout the recorded testing period. This is an unusually tidy pattern for a vehicle of this age. With 53,006 miles accumulated over roughly twenty years, annual mileage works out at around 2,650 miles per year, which is notably low and points to a car that has either been used sparingly for short journeys or spent considerable time off the road. Such a low accumulation rate reduces wear on major drivetrain components and braking surfaces, but it does introduce the risk of items deteriorating through standing rather than use, particularly rubber seals, brake calipers seizing, and fluid degradation. The testing history also shows extended gaps, most notably between 2022 and 2023, which aligns with a period of likely inactivity given the static mileage bracket. Any prospective buyer should interpret this low figure as evidence of light mechanical wear combined with potential standing-related deterioration rather than as an unqualified positive. Given the clean advisory record, there is no specific component history to target, but a careful test drive should still address the areas most likely to suffer on a low-mileage Micra of this vintage. On the road, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as worn strut top mounts, lower arm bushes, and anti-roll bar links are common wear items on K12 chassis Micras even at modest mileages, and none would necessarily have been flagged at MOT if still within tolerance. Feel for any pulling under braking, which can indicate binding or seized front calipers from prolonged standing, and check for a soft or spongy brake pedal that might point to a perished rear brake flexi hose or a seized wheel cylinder. Also inspect for any juddering through the steering wheel on braking, suggesting front disc warping from age rather than mileage. A physical inspection should complement the test drive and focus on the areas that low annual mileage can mask. Check under the bonnet for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover and for perished coolant hoses, as the small-capacity units on these Micras are known for age-related gasket and hose degradation regardless of mileage. Examine the exhaust system from the manifold rearwards for corrosion at the joints and mounting rubbers, particularly around the rear silencer box. Look closely at the inner and outer sills, wheel arches, and the rear subframe mounting points for any surface corrosion or bubbling paintwork that may indicate the early stages of structural rust, which the MOT record would not have flagged if it remained within advisory limits. Finally, verify the service history thoroughly, as consistent annual oil changes are far more critical to engine longevity on a low-mileage car than the odometer figure alone would suggest.