2013 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · SP13 KXJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in June 2025 at 70,103 miles shows a pass following a failure just five miles prior. While the owner addressed the worn nearside front suspension ball joint and the registration plate lamp, the recurring nature of suspension and corrosion issues suggests a trend of deferred maintenance. The mechanical state appears stable but concerning, indicating that components are only replaced once they reach the point of an MOT failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between June 2023 at 58,091 miles and June 2024 at 64,220 miles, where the car covered barely 6,100 miles. This low usage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the June 2025 failure where two tyres were flagged for cracking and perishing despite low tread wear. A buyer must scrutinise the vehicle's lower suspension and braking system. The record shows persistent corrosion on all four coil springs dating back to 2023, with a specific failure for excessively corroded rear brake pipes in 2024. Any physical inspection should check for structural rust on the brake lines and the integrity of the suspension arm bushes and ball joints. Furthermore, the previous major exhaust leak noted in 2024 indicates the exhaust system should be inspected for further degradation or thinning metal, and the perished tyres noted in 2025 must have been properly replaced rather than merely ignored.