2013 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · YH63 OTW

The Nissan Micra presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 5 December 2025 at 90,984 miles passed with zero defects, which is a positive sign. However, this clean bill of health sits directly alongside a failure recorded on the same day at 90,797 miles, where the tester flagged an inoperative engine MIL, a failed nearside headlamp, a worn front suspension arm ball joint, and a worn rear bush on the offside front suspension arm. The fact that these defects were rectified within a matter of days suggests the previous owner addressed them promptly, but the pattern of recurring suspension and brake advisories across multiple years indicates the car has not been maintained to a consistently high standard. The overall trend is one of reactive repair rather than proactive upkeep. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,000 miles per year is entirely typical for a 2013 vehicle and raises no immediate concern. The record shows a jump from 70,482 miles in November 2023 to 80,251 miles in December 2024, then to 90,984 miles by December 2025, which points to a period of heavier use in the last two years. This is not inherently problematic, but it does mean wear items like brake discs, tyres, and suspension components will have seen more stress in recent times than the overall age might suggest. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension, which has been a persistent weak point. The 2024 failure flagged an insecure offside front suspension arm rear bush impairing directional stability, and the 2025 failure repeated a similar worn bush issue on the same side. These are not minor advisories. Degraded suspension bushes affect steering precision and tyre wear, and if the repairs were done cheaply or with pattern parts, the problem could return. Have the front subframe, wishbone arms, and anti-roll bar linkages inspected for play and corrosion, particularly on the offside. The recurring nearside front brake binding noted in 2023 and 2024 also warrants a close look. A binding caliper or sticking slider pin causes uneven pad wear, excess heat, and premature disc scoring. Check the nearside front caliper operation and measure disc thickness against minimum specs. The 2024 advisory on nearside front tyre wear to the legal limit further supports the likelihood of a dragging brake or misaligned tracking. Finally, verify the engine MIL illuminates on ignition and that the emissions system is functioning correctly, given the repeated MIL faults in both 2024 and 2025.