2010 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · YY60 CEV

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful test in September 2025, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent inspection at 82,642 miles, it followed a significant failure just five days prior. This failure included a serious fluid leak from the offside front shock absorber and multiple structural tyre failures. The transition from a major failure to a pass suggests that the previous owner only addressed critical mechanical issues once they reached the point of legal noncompliance. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 82,642 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,165 miles. The data shows consistent but low usage patterns, with only 2,926 miles covered between the August 2023 and September 2024 tests, and another increase in the following year. However, low mileage on older vehicles often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and dry rot, which is evidenced by the excessive wear on the suspension arm ball joint noted in 2023 despite the low total distance travelled. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the record shows recurring issues with shock absorbers and ball joints. The 2025 failure for a serious leak on the offside shock and casing damage on the nearside indicates the front damping system may be nearing the end of its functional life. Furthermore, the history of structural tyre tears and uneven tread wear near the limit suggests potential neglect in basic vehicle maintenance or underlying alignment issues. Attention should also be paid to corrosion on the underside sills and wheel arches, as these are common structural failure points for this model of this age that the MOT record cannot fully capture until rust becomes perforated.