2013 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · YP13 UNB

The Nissan Micra presents a clean roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT on 11 October 2024 at 34,248 miles passed with zero defects, and every preceding test since at least 2020 has done the same. The maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring faults, no advisories, and no failures on record. That consistency suggests the car has been kept in sound mechanical order across multiple annual tests. The mileage profile is unusually low. At 34,248 miles after roughly thirteen years, the car has covered only about 2,634 miles per year. The annual increments between tests are steady: 1,672 miles between 2023 and 2024, 3,590 between 2022 and 2023, 2,805 between 2021 and 2022, and 3,143 between 2020 and 2021. There are no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps. This pattern points to light, regular use rather than long periods of dormancy, which is generally favourable for mechanical health. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still inspect the underside and suspension components in person. Low-mileage cars that are only used for short trips can develop corrosion on brake discs, exhaust components, and subframe mounting points, even when emissions and structural checks pass. Check the condition of the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, as the original rubber may be approaching a decade old regardless of tread depth. Examine the brake calipers for signs of sticking and the suspension bushes for perishing, since infrequent use can cause seals to dry out rather than wear evenly. The absence of any recorded defects across five consecutive MOTs is a strong indicator of consistent upkeep. No single component or system has flagged a concern, so there is no evidence of a worsening or recurring fault pattern. A test drive and a brief visual inspection of the exhaust, steering, and braking components should be sufficient to confirm that the car remains in the condition the records suggest.