2004 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · BA04 KWX
2004 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 126,406 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BA04 KWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/08/2026
- 126,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BA04 KWX 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 2004 Nissan Micra (BA04 KWX) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Emissions unable to be completed dence smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated shocker leaking (1.1.13 (b))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
BA04 KWX Mileage History
- 20/07/202392,682 mi
- 07/08/2024105,838 mi+13,156 mi
- 07/08/2024105,838 mi
- 31/07/2025116,515 mi+10,677 mi
- 06/08/2026126,406 mi+9,891 mi
Average of roughly 11,067 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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