2010 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · YE10 FXT

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the most recent inspection indicates a shift from a clean record to emerging mechanical wear. After four consecutive years of passing without defects between 2021 and 2024, the January 2025 test at 79,550 miles identified three distinct advisories: a minor exhaust leak, a worn offside front lower suspension arm bush, and a slightly noisy nearside rear wheel bearing. These findings suggest the vehicle is entering a phase where components require attention despite the overall low mileage. The mileage profile is consistently low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. Between January 2021 and January 2025, the car covered only 13,388 miles, suggesting very light annual usage. While this low mileage typically preserves the drivetrain and engine-related components, it often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber-based parts and the drying of seals. The lack of defects in 2022 through 2024 confirms that the car was well-maintained during that period, but the recent advisories indicate-related fatigue. A buyer should specifically inspect the offside front suspension for play in the arm, as a worn bush will eventually affect handling precision. The nearside rear wheel bearing requires testing for play or heat to ensure the noise does not progress toward mechanical failure. Additionally, the minor exhaust leak should be monitored to ensure it is merely a gasket issue rather than structural corrosion in the manifold system. Given the age of the Micra, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and subframe remains essential, as the MOT record does not explicitly detail the state of the chassis.