Used Nissan Micra Coil Spring

The Nissan Micra uses coil springs on both the front and rear suspension across all generations, so coil springs are a genuine part to search for on any Micra. The front uses a MacPherson strut with a coil spring, and the rear uses a torsion beam or multi-link arrangement depending on generation, but coil springs feature at the rear too on later models. You are looking for the right part on the right car.

These are two different generations — the K12 ran from 2003 to 2010, and the K13 ran from 2010 to 2017 — so a spring from a 2005 K12 will not fit a 2012 K13. Suspension geometry changed significantly between these generations, and the springs are not interchangeable. Always source a spring from the correct generation and confirm against your registration with the breaker.

Engine size can influence suspension tuning and spring rates on some cars, but on the Micra the differences between the 1.0 and 1.2 within the same generation are modest and the springs are generally the same physical fit. That said, any sport suspension or uprated spring variants fitted to certain models should be confirmed with the breaker against your registration, as rate differences are not always obvious from the part alone. Confirm the generation matches and let the breaker check the specifics.

Trim level does not affect coil spring fitment on the Micra — a spring from a Visia and one from an Acenta within the same K13 generation (2010–2017) will be the same part physically. Trim on the Micra relates to interior equipment and cosmetic features rather than suspension hardware. As long as the generation and engine size match, trim is not something you need to worry about when sourcing a used spring from a breaker.

The K12 ran from 2003 to 2010 and there was a facelift during that run, but the core suspension architecture remained consistent throughout the generation. Springs from within the K12 range are generally compatible, however spring rate variants and any sport suspension differences should be confirmed with the breaker against your registration rather than assumed. Confirm both the model year and any suspension specification notes when you contact the breaker.

Front coil springs on the Micra are generally handed — the NS (nearside, passenger side) and OS (offside, driver side) springs are typically the same part, but it is worth confirming this with the breaker as some vehicles do use directionally wound springs. At the rear, the springs are usually interchangeable side to side within the same generation. Confirm the side and generation with the breaker when you request your quote to be certain.