The NISSAN MICRA (2003-10) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.2 16V ACENTA is a small, three-door city car, designed for everyday driving rather than carrying a large family. In the UK used-car market, it sits among affordable superminis, offering a compact footprint that is handy for town streets, parking spaces and shorter commutes. Mycarcheck.com records 823 look-ups covering 327 distinct VINs, a sample of interest in this model. Checks show an average private-sale value of £1,900, around 80,000 miles recorded and roughly 5,000 miles driven annually. The cars checked had about three previous keepers on average, helpful context when assessing an individual example. The 1.2-litre petrol engine and compact size suit first-time drivers, commuters and couples seeking a runabout, though three doors make rear-seat access less convenient. Acenta is better equipped than entry-level versions, and the Micra is known for easy-going driving. Against the Ford Fiesta, it favours city-friendly simplicity and value.