2004 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · MC04 XEH
2004 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 70,448 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2014.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MC04 XEH Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2013
- 70,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MC04 XEH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Nissan Micra (MC04 XEH) between July 2007 and February 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)”.
MC04 XEH Mileage History
- 24/07/200741,943 mi
- 18/02/200845,555 mi+3,612 mi
- 18/02/200845,555 mi
- 06/02/200951,630 mi+6,075 mi
- 06/02/200951,632 mi+2 mi
- 16/02/201056,192 mi+4,560 mi
- 14/02/201161,247 mi+5,055 mi
- 16/02/201266,831 mi+5,584 mi
- 15/02/201370,448 mi+3,617 mi
- 15/02/201370,448 mi
Average of roughly 5,121 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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