2008 Nissan Micra 1.4L Petrol · DU58 DZK
2008 Nissan Micra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 105,917 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU58 DZK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2025
- 105,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU58 DZK 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 (DU58 DZK) between May 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 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 (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DU58 DZK Mileage History
- 14/05/202293,675 mi
- 11/10/2023100,837 mi+7,162 mi
- 12/10/2023100,837 mi
- 20/03/2025105,917 mi+5,080 mi
- 20/03/2025105,917 mi
Average of roughly 4,297 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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