2005 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · AV05 YPG
2005 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 91,505 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV05 YPG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 91,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV05 YPG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Nissan Micra (AV05 YPG) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AV05 YPG Mileage History
- 30/05/202390,496 mi
- 06/07/202390,497 mi+1 mi
- 09/05/202590,578 mi+81 mi
- 09/07/202691,505 mi+927 mi
Average of roughly 324 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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