2010 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · YY60 CEF

The 2010 Nissan Micra presents a stable and improving mechanical profile, culminating in a clean pass on 17 June 2026 at 62,874 miles with zero defects. The maintenance trend is clearly positive, resolving the minor tyre wear issues noted in previous years. Passing the most recent MOT without any advisories indicates that immediate consumable wear has been addressed and the core mechanical components remain sound. Covering roughly 3,930 miles annually, the mileage is notably low for a 16-year-old vehicle. The recorded intervals show consistent, gradual accumulation: 51,202 miles in June 2022, 54,404 miles in June 2023, 57,534 miles in June 2024, 60,546 miles in June 2025, and 62,874 miles in June 2026. This steady progression suggests regular, light use rather than long periods of dormancy or sudden high-mileage runs. Such low annual mileage typically preserves mechanical components but causes perishable items like rubber bushes and tyres to age and crack through deterioration rather than wear. The tester flagged the Nearside Front and Offside Rear tyres as worn close to the legal limit in June 2024 at 57,534 miles, alongside cracking or perishing on the Offside Front tyre. Since the subsequent two tests recorded no tyre defects, the owner likely replaced the worn rubber. A buyer should still inspect the current tyre condition closely, checking the date codes to confirm they are relatively fresh, as low-mileage vehicles often sit stationary for extended periods, leading to sidewall cracking and tread degradation. Examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related deterioration, and check the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion or binding, which commonly affects vehicles driven sparingly. Inspect the underside for structural corrosion, as short trips prevent the undercarriage from drying out thoroughly, increasing the risk of exhaust system corrosion and floor pan rust.