2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · SL08 KYB

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile where the maintenance trend shows signs of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 47,679 miles, this followed a failure just four days prior. That failure revealed critical mechanical issues including a fractured offside front coil spring, perished tyres, and a failed lamp. The persistence of these structural and tyre-related faults indicates that the car is only being serviced when components reach the point of legal failure. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,650 miles per year. The data shows significant gaps in usage, for example, only 1,485 miles were covered between the January 2025 and January 2026 tests. While this low mileage suggests less wear on the engine and drivetrain, it directly explains the condition of rubber-based components. The record highlights consistent perishing and cracking of tyres, likely due to age and age rather than distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension assembly, specifically the recurring corrosion on both nearside and offside front Macpherson struts which have been noted in every test since 2024. Although currently noted as not seriously weakened, the presence of a broken coil spring in the latest failure suggests the metal is fatigued. Furthermore, the buyer should verify all four tyres for sidewall cracking and dry rot, as the history shows a pattern of structural failure in the tyre rubber despite the low mileage.