2022 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · SW22 UDV

The 2022 Nissan Micra presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 10 June 2026 at 11,532 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant improvement over the previous test cycle, where the vehicle failed and passed on the same day, 29 July 2025, at 9,286 miles. The earlier failure revealed multiple tyre structural defects, including a dangerous bulge on the nearside front tyre indicating internal separation of the carcass, alongside perishing and cracking across all four tyres. The fact that these advisories and the failure items were fully resolved before the subsequent pass suggests the previous owner addressed the immediate safety concerns promptly. No further defects have appeared in the most recent test, indicating the vehicle has been kept in sound mechanical and structural order over the past year. The mileage profile is notably low for a four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,883 miles per year based on the recorded 11,532 miles as of June 2026. The gap between the July 2025 test at 9,286 miles and the June 2026 test at 11,532 miles shows an accumulation of roughly 2,246 miles over eleven months, which is consistent with light but regular use. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or rapid accumulation spikes in the record, and the odometer progression appears genuine and well-documented across both test entries. Despite the clean current result, a buyer should pay close attention to the condition of all four tyres during any in-person inspection, given the recurring pattern of perishing and structural damage flagged in July 2025. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods are particularly susceptible to sidewall cracking and flat-spotting, so checking the date codes and sidewall integrity on each tyre remains essential. The child seat obstruction noted during the 2025 test preventing full inspection of the nearside rear adult seatbelt also warrants a physical check to confirm the belt retracts and locks correctly without restriction. Beyond the tyres, the underbody and suspension components deserve scrutiny. Vehicles covering fewer than 3,000 miles annually can suffer from seized brake calipers, corroded brake discs, and deteriorated suspension bushes due to infrequent use rather than wear. A thorough inspection of the exhaust system for surface corrosion, the brake system for binding or uneven pad wear, and the suspension for perished bushes or leaking dampers would provide a complete picture of the vehicle's mechanical health beyond what the MOT record alone can confirm.