2003 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · SM53 YRC

This vehicle is currently unroadworthy and exhibits a rapidly worsening mechanical and structural condition. The most recent MOT test in November 2024 at 67,910 miles resulted in a major failure involving multiple safety-critical deplets. While the car passed tests in 2022 and 2023, the progression from minor advisories to severe structural decay indicates that the vehicle has reached the end of its practical service life. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging only approximately 3,000 miles per year. While low mileage often suggests less wear on the engine, in this case it appears to have coincided with significant environmental degradation. Between the 55,553 miles recorded in late 2022 and 67,910 miles in late 2024, the car covered just 12,357 miles, yet suffered a total collapse of its chassis and suspension integrity. A buyer must recognise that the structural integrity is fundamentally compromised. The 2024 test identified excessive corrosion on the offside front body mounting arch and a significant reduction in rigidity at the jacking point, which are terminal defects for a vehicle of this age. Furthermore, the presence of a supplementary restraint system (SRS) warning lamp indicates the artwork system is faulted, a major safety concern that was not addressed in previous years. Mechanically, the suspension and braking systems show chronic failure. The history reveals recurring issues with worn arm bushes, ball joints, and track rod ends, alongside persistent corrosion on brake pipes and a failing radiator support bar. Given the reported corrosion of the floor pan and front sub-frame, and the fractured coil spring, the cost to rectify this vehicle to a roadworthy standard would likely exceed its market value.