2010 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · WF10 YKU

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows the first sign of age-related component degradation. The most recent test on 11 June 2025 at 76,394 miles passed but introduced an advisory for a corroded offside rear coil spring. This marks a departure from the previous four years of clean records between 2021 and 2024, indicating that components are beginning to succumb to age despite the low mileage. The mileage profile is remarkably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,775 miles per year. Between June 2021 and June 2025, the car covered 13,831 miles, reflecting a consistent and low-intensity usage pattern rather than rapid accumulation. This low mileage suggests less mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components, but it often correlates with accelerated aging of rubber components, seals, and surface corrosion on exposed metal surfaces where the vehicle likely sits for extended periods. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system to check for further rust beyond the offside rear coil spring. Since the tester flagged corrosion on the spring, it is essential to check the integrity of the mounting points, wish arms, and shock absorbers for structural rot. Given the low annual mileage, the buyer should also inspect for seized brake calipers or pitted brake discs, which frequently occur when vehicles are not driven regularly enough to keep the braking assembly clear of surface oxidation.