2021 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · SL71 XMC

A pattern of minor cosmetic advisories rather than any mechanical or structural failures defines the roadworthiness history of this 2021 Nissan Micra. Across the two recorded DVSA tests, both carried out at the same annual cadence, the vehicle passed without any defect categories recorded against it. The most recent assessment on 21 October 2025 noted only a defective front wiper blade, classified as a minor item rather than a failure, alongside advisories concerning slight perishing on both front tyres and both rear tyres. The earlier test on 12 November 2024 returned a completely clean pass with no advisories whatsoever. While the absence of brake, suspension, exhaust, or corrosion advisories across the record is a positive indicator, the sudden appearance of tyre perishing on all four corners in the latest test is worth noting, particularly given the low annual mileage, which can accelerate sidewall degradation through UV exposure and prolonged static loading. With an odometer reading of 6,978 miles against an approximate five-year vehicle age, this Micra has covered an average of roughly 1,400 miles per year, which is substantially below typical usage for a city car of this class. The MOT mileage progression from the previous test to the most recent test implies only a modest accumulation of around 1,500 to 2,000 miles in the intervening eleven months, consistent with very light private use or short commute patterns. Mechanically, low-mileage vehicles of this age face particular risks from prolonged standing periods rather than from wear, and the appearance of tyre perishing across both axles within a single test cycle supports that concern. There are no multi-year gaps between tests recorded, so there is no evidence of a long-term off-road status that would raise separate concerns around brake seizure, fuel system degradation, or battery condition. For a prospective buyer, the most relevant physical inspection points are the tyres, as the advisory history flags perishing on all four units. A close visual check should be made of the sidewalls for cracking, particularly in the flex zones near the tread shoulder, and the tyres should be probed for hardness, as aged rubber often loses flexibility well before the tread depth becomes borderline. Because brake and suspension components have seen very little mechanical use, they are unlikely to be heavily worn but may have developed surface corrosion or seized slide pins through inactivity; on a test drive, listen for any scraping or grinding from the calipers on first application, and feel for a binding or uneven release as the car rolls at low speed. Light steering pull, knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, or a noticeable absence of damping over successive bumps would warrant closer inspection of the coil springs, shock absorbers, and anti-roll bar linkages. The defective wiper blade recorded at the most recent test is a low-cost consumable replacement rather than a structural concern, but it is worth confirming a quality new blade has been fitted and that the front screen washer system is operating correctly. With such a low recorded mileage, verifying the service history documentation independently is advisable, as the MOT record itself does not confirm any maintenance intervals have been observed. A final check should include inspection of all underbody panels, the exhaust mounting rubbers, and the condition of the coolant and brake fluids, since these deteriorate with calendar age rather than with use, and a vehicle that has spent long stretches parked will still require fluid replacement on time-based intervals regardless of odometer readings.