2005 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · BW05 APY
2005 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 117,811 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BW05 APY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 117,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BW05 APY Mileage History
- 14/09/2023111,189 mi
- 14/09/2023111,189 mi
- 27/09/2024114,540 mi+3,351 mi
- 19/09/2025117,806 mi+3,266 mi
- 19/09/2025117,811 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,286 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BW05 APY 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 2005 Nissan Micra (BW05 APY) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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