Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2018 Nissan Micra 0.9 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Loss of boost, whistling under acceleration, smoke from the exhaust, or a sudden drop in power.
Accelerate smoothly from low revs in second and third once the engine is warm.
£1,400
Rattle for a few seconds on startup, rougher running, engine light, or weaker response.
Start the engine from cold and listen through the first few seconds, then drive gently at low revs.
£1,200
Boot release works intermittently, stops responding in wet weather, or the latch behaves erratically.
Use the tailgate release several times before and after the drive, including with the car locked and unlocked normally.
£220
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2018 Nissan Micra 0.9 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually