2009 Nissan Micra 1.5L Diesel · VE59 TXM

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile showing a worsening trend in mechanical neglect and deferred maintenance. While it passed its most recent MOT in November 2025 at 85,704 miles, this followed a significant failure involving a high volume of defects. The transition from a minor binding brake in 2023 to multiple failures involving wheel bearings, perished tyres, and structural spring corrosion by 2025 indicates that the owner only addresses faults when forced by a testing failure rather than performing proactive preventative care. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 85,704 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 5,041 miles per year. This low usage explains the presence of age-related degradation such as the perished nearside rear tyre and corroded exhaust noted in 2025. However, the gap of only 3,721 miles between November 2024 and 2025 suggests the car sits for long periods, which often leads to the oxidation of rubber components and internal corrosion of moving mechanical parts. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking and suspension systems. The record shows persistent corrosion on brake hose ferrules across the front and rear since at least 2023, which poses a risk of sudden hose failure. The tester flagged a rough nearside rear wheel bearing in the 2025 failure, this must be verified to ensure it was replaced rather than merely lubricated. Furthermore, the corroded rear coil spring and pitted front brake discs suggest that the underbody components are reaching the end of their functional life despite the low mileage.