2008 Nissan Micra 1.4L Petrol · DY58 VDK
2008 Nissan Micra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 92,460 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY58 VDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 92,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY58 VDK 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 (DY58 VDK) between October 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear exhaust tube is put sprot pipe fitted I can't put emission pipe on (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DY58 VDK Mileage History
- 25/10/202379,265 mi
- 29/06/202488,008 mi+8,743 mi
- 26/06/202591,020 mi+3,012 mi
- 24/06/202692,330 mi+1,310 mi
- 25/06/202692,460 mi+130 mi
Average of roughly 4,950 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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