2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · CY08 RZL
2008 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 148,847 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CY08 RZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 148,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CY08 RZL 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 (CY08 RZL) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2025 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
CY08 RZL Mileage History
- 21/06/2022142,308 mi
- 21/06/2022142,308 mi
- 08/06/2023144,502 mi+2,194 mi
- 04/06/2024146,718 mi+2,216 mi
- 12/06/2025148,847 mi+2,129 mi
Average of roughly 2,198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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