2017 Nissan Micra 0.9L Petrol · TH15 WLZ

The vehicle most recently completed its statutory MOT roadworthiness examination on 6 October 2025 with a Pass certificate and no advisories or defects recorded against it, indicating that on the day of test the car met all the relevant DVSA standards of fitness for use on the road. Looking back over the recorded tests, a stable maintenance trend is evident: clean Pass outcomes were recorded in October 2022, September 2023, and October 2024, before this latest clean Pass in 2025. The only blemish within the recent history is a single advisory concerning tyre perishing raised in September 2021, and a subsequent Major failure in the same month relating to fractured rear coil springs, after which the vehicle evidently received remedial attention and returned to a clean pass status in 2022 and beyond. This pattern suggests that any mechanical concerns identified at that time were professionally rectified and that the car has since been maintained to a satisfactory standard. The recorded mileage of 41,911 miles over approximately nine years equates to an annual average of around 4,657 miles, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age and well below the typical 7,000 to 10,000 miles per year expected of a commuter supermini. Such low mileage generally implies reduced wear on high-consumption items such as the clutch, brake friction material, engine internals, and transmission components, but it also carries specific risks associated with extended periods of standing or only short journeys. Cold-start operation, infrequent fluid cycling, and prolonged inactivity can accelerate the degradation of rubber and polymer components, the discharge of the 12-volt battery, and the onset of corrosion on otherwise lightly used surfaces. Given the age of the vehicle and its low annual mileage, a prospective buyer should place particular emphasis on age-related deterioration rather than purely mileage-related wear. Tyre sidewalls and tread areas should be carefully inspected for perishing, bulging, or cracking, as the advisory raised in 2021 regarding age-related tread cracking demonstrates that this is a known characteristic of the vehicle and replacements may be imminent regardless of remaining tread depth. Equally, the brake discs and calipers should be examined for surface corrosion and any signs of seizing or binding, particularly after the car has been standing, as low-use vehicles frequently suffer from corroded disc faces that can cause brake shudder, vibration, or uneven pad wear on the first few applications. The condition of all suspension bushes, the original rear coil springs (particularly given the history of fractured rear springs noted in 2021), and the exhaust mounting rubbers should be visually and manually checked for cracking or sagging, and the test drive should include a pass over uneven road surfaces to listen for any clonks, knocking, or rattling from the rear suspension that might indicate renewed spring fatigue. Finally, attention should be paid to the time-scheduled service items that do not simply accumulate with mileage but degrade with calendar age. The 12-volt battery should be tested for state of health and charge retention, as low-use cars with infrequent long runs are particularly prone to premature battery failure. Brake fluid, coolant, and the manual or automatic transmission fluid, where applicable, should be confirmed as within their replacement intervals regardless of odometer reading, as hygroscopic fluid degradation and additive depletion occur over time. Oil change records and service book stamps should be verified to confirm regular annual servicing has been carried out, and a thorough inspection underneath the vehicle for any signs of fluid leaks, corrosion to underbody seams, or weeping from suspension dampers is strongly recommended. With diligent inspection along these lines, the vehicle presents as a fundamentally sound example, though the buyer should remain conscious that its low usage profile demands vigilance toward age-related deterioration rather than relying solely on the reassuringly clean recent MOT history.