2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · DY58 VGL
2008 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 113,819 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY58 VGL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2023
- 113,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY58 VGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Nissan Micra (DY58 VGL) between April 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 2023 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
DY58 VGL Mileage History
- 01/04/2022108,750 mi
- 09/06/2023113,819 mi+5,069 mi
- 09/06/2023113,819 mi
Average of roughly 4,265 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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