The NISSAN MICRA (2003-10) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.2 16V SX is a small petrol city car aimed at simple, affordable everyday travel. Its compact size and three-door layout suit town driving, tight parking and short commutes, while the rear seats offer occasional passenger space. In the UK used-car market, it competes with small hatchbacks such as the Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris and Vauxhall Corsa. Mycarcheck.com has logged 108 checks across 83 distinct VINs, a useful but modest snapshot of cars being researched. The checks show an average private-sale valuation of £1,000, average recorded mileage of 86,000 miles and average annual use of 4,000 miles. Cars had about 4.4 previous keepers on average, making condition, service history and ownership records important to assess on each car. The friendly, rounded design and easy-going nature make it a reassuring first car, while its small size helps around town. The SX suits first-time drivers, singles or couples wanting a simple runabout; check each car’s upkeep carefully, too.