2020 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · WP69 UBX

The Nissan Micra presents a stable and improving mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 11 February 2026 at 29,271 miles, where it passed with only a minor advisory for a slightly distorted nearside rear road wheel. The maintenance trend is clearly resolving. The previous test in February 2025 had flagged excessively worn lower suspension arm pins or bushes on both front corners, yet these critical wear items do not appear on the 2026 pass, indicating the previous owner addressed the suspension defects between the two test cycles. Minor advisories around wiper effectiveness and a deteriorated rear number plate are cosmetic and consumable items rather than structural or mechanical risks. At roughly 4,878 miles per year, the mileage profile is notably low for a six-year-old supermini. The record shows a clear acceleration in usage between February 2024 and February 2025, when the odometer jumped from 17,920 to 24,610 miles, adding 6,690 miles in a single year. That annual increment then slowed considerably to 4,661 miles over the following twelve months through February 2026. The earlier period of lighter use may explain why suspension bushes were flagged at 24,610 miles despite the low overall mileage, as components can degrade from age and standing rather than purely from distance covered. A buyer should still inspect the front suspension closely on a physical check. The February 2025 failure for excessively worn lower suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides suggests the vehicle was driven in that deteriorated condition for some time before repair. Examine the inner tyre sidewalls for cracking or perishing, as the nearside front tyre was flagged for sidewall damage in February 2025 and tyre rubber ages regardless of tread depth. The slightly distorted nearside rear road wheel noted in February 2026 warrants a close look for kerbing damage and a check that the tyre seated on it holds pressure correctly. Finally, verify the rear number plate is legible and secure, and confirm both wiper blades clear the screen effectively, as these minor items have appeared repeatedly across the record.