Known APK problem
Nissan Micra V: springs and shock absorbers
On the Nissan Micra V the APK inspector finds springs and shock absorbers problems 14.8× as often as on cars of the same age: at 9–10 years 11.8%, against about 0.8% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Broken springs or leaking shock absorbers.
How to check it at the viewing
Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.
Ask the seller: Have the shock absorbers or springs ever been replaced?
By age
Share of inspected Nissan Micra Vs with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | Micra V | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | C | 0.3% | 0.1% | 3.5× |
| 5 – 6 years | C | 0.3% | 0.2% | 1.5× |
| 7 – 8 years | A | 3.5% | 0.4% | 9.5× |
| 9 – 10 years | A | 11.8% | 0.8% | 14.8× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 9–10 years
| Model | Springs and shock absorbers | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Micra V | 11.8% | 14.8× |
| Renault Zoe | 2.0% | 2.5× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Nissan Micra V often have springs and shock absorbers problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 9–10 years the inspector found a springs and shock absorbers defect on 11.8% of inspected Nissan Micra Vs, against about 0.8% of all cars of the same age (14.8×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the springs and shock absorbers on a used Nissan Micra V?
Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know