2005 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · BK55 RKY
2005 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 89,627 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK55 RKY Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 89,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK55 RKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Nissan Micra (BK55 RKY) between September 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BK55 RKY Mileage History
- 02/09/200814,322 mi
- 07/09/200918,864 mi+4,542 mi
- 07/09/200918,864 mi
- 01/09/201023,086 mi+4,222 mi
- 12/09/201128,141 mi+5,055 mi
- 14/08/201233,406 mi+5,265 mi
- 14/08/201233,406 mi
- 06/09/201337,723 mi+4,317 mi
- 06/09/201337,723 mi
- 05/09/201441,714 mi+3,991 mi
- 09/09/201544,935 mi+3,221 mi
- 10/09/201544,935 mi
- 24/08/201648,870 mi+3,935 mi
- 24/08/201648,870 mi
- 16/08/201752,860 mi+3,990 mi
- 07/09/201854,021 mi+1,161 mi
- 03/09/201957,568 mi+3,547 mi
- 06/09/201957,570 mi+2 mi
- 28/05/202061,488 mi+3,918 mi
- 28/05/202061,488 mi
- 07/05/202163,329 mi+1,841 mi
- 07/05/202163,329 mi
- 23/05/202265,304 mi+1,975 mi
- 25/05/202265,304 mi
- 24/05/202372,360 mi+7,056 mi
- 24/05/202372,360 mi
- 20/05/202479,786 mi+7,426 mi
- 20/05/202479,786 mi
- 04/04/202584,538 mi+4,752 mi
- 30/03/202689,627 mi+5,089 mi
- 30/03/202689,627 mi
Average of roughly 4,286 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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