2016 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · WR66 ACO

The 2016 Nissan Micra presents a clean roadworthiness profile with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 19 September 2025 at 17,691 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across five consecutive annual examinations from September 2021 to September 2025, the vehicle cleared each assessment without advisories, indicating consistent regulatory compliance. This unbroken pass record signals that previous keepers addressed any required items before test rather than accumulating faults. Mileage accumulation reflects exceptionally light use for a ten-year-old car. The odometer advanced from 9,892 miles at the 13 September 2021 test to 17,691 miles by 19 September 2025, a total gain of 7,799 miles over four years, averaging roughly 1,950 miles per annum. No abrupt jumps or dormant gaps appear in the sequence; each September examination shows incremental rises of 1,800 to 2,500 miles. Such low annual coverage suggests the Micra spent prolonged periods stationary, a pattern that often correlates with cautious ownership but can mask deterioration invisible to the tester. Buyers should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and extended idle periods. The absence of recorded advisories does not exempt the Micra from age-related structural fatigue; standing vehicles commonly develop surface rust on brake discs and binding calipers through lack of rotation. A technician should verify brake disc condition and caliper freedom, and scrutinise exhaust emissions hardware for internal degradation not captured in a pass result. Tyres and wiper blades remain consumable items despite the clean record, and perishing from low mileage is plausible. The previous owners clearly upheld basic statutory upkeep, yet a pre-purchase check of tyre sidewall cracking and fluid intervals remains prudent. Overall, the documentary history supports a sound mechanical baseline, but in-person validation of chassis integrity is warranted before commitment.