2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · SW57 NJZ

The vehicle is currently in a poor roadworthiness state with a worsening trend in mechanical and structural degradation. The most recent test in August 2025 at 97,451 miles resulted in a failure due to multiple safety-critical deplets. While the car passed in 2024, the subsequent 2025 failure reveals that previous issues, such as worn rear suspension arm bushes and perished shock bushes, have progressed into immediate failures, indicating that recurring faults are being ignored rather than rectified. At 97,451 miles, the Micra shows low mileage for its eighteen-year age, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. However, there is a significant gap in records between May 2022 and May 2023, where the vehicle covered over 16,000 miles in a single year. Since then, usage has slowed considerably to roughly 3,000 miles per annum. This pattern of intermittent use often contributes to the accelerated degradation of rubber components and the accumulation of the surface corrosion seen across the MOT history. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the entire suspension and braking system. The record shows persistent issues with corroded coil springs, failing MacPherson strut mounts, and worn suspension arm bushes across multiple years. The tester flagged an offside front binding brake and thin pads in 2025, suggesting the calipers require urgent attention. Furthermore, the presence of a distorted nearside rear rim and a sidewall cut on the tyre suggests the vehicle has suffered impacts that have not been properly addressed.