2008 Nissan Micra 1.4L Petrol · EK08 GXG
2008 Nissan Micra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 107,434 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK08 GXG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 107,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK08 GXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Nissan Micra (EK08 GXG) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
EK08 GXG Mileage History
- 21/03/201112,633 mi
- 19/03/201218,373 mi+5,740 mi
- 25/03/201323,775 mi+5,402 mi
- 06/03/201428,009 mi+4,234 mi
- 23/02/201531,886 mi+3,877 mi
- 02/04/201532,409 mi+523 mi
- 30/03/201636,527 mi+4,118 mi
- 30/03/201737,839 mi+1,312 mi
- 22/03/201839,767 mi+1,928 mi
- 18/03/201942,089 mi+2,322 mi
- 19/03/202045,223 mi+3,134 mi
- 08/03/202149,791 mi+4,568 mi
- 21/03/202255,196 mi+5,405 mi
- 20/03/202365,582 mi+10,386 mi
- 28/03/202365,908 mi+326 mi
- 25/03/202484,388 mi+18,480 mi
- 25/03/202484,388 mi
- 13/03/2025101,857 mi+17,469 mi
- 13/03/2025101,857 mi
- 05/03/2026107,392 mi+5,535 mi
- 09/03/2026107,434 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 6,334 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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