2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · AM08 UZJ
2008 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 127,308 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM08 UZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 127,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM08 UZJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Nissan Micra (AM08 UZJ) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AM08 UZJ Mileage History
- 06/09/202293,296 mi
- 30/10/2023104,379 mi+11,083 mi
- 31/10/2024113,003 mi+8,624 mi
- 29/10/2025127,307 mi+14,304 mi
- 30/10/2025127,308 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,801 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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