2017 Nissan Micra 1.5L Diesel · VF17 TPV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on August 5 2025 at 82,607 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in suspension-related integrity. The car failed just one day prior to its most recent test due to simultaneous fractured rear coil springs on both sides and an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint. While these faults were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, they indicate that components are reaching the end of their service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual use for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,200 miles per year. The car covered roughly 12,500 miles between August 2022 and August 2023, and another 15,600 miles between July 2023 and August 2025. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent the perishing of rubber components, despite the evidence of tyre de-lamination and wear noted in the 2023 test. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear suspension assemblies, as the record shows a recurring issue with suspension arm bushes and ball joints. The 2023 advisory flagged worn bushes on both front arms, and the 2025 failure confirmed a ball joint had finally perished. You should also check the state of the tyres for cracking or uneven wear, as the 2023 record highlighted sidewall damage on the rear tyres.