2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · FA08 NLG
2008 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 94,190 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA08 NLG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 94,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA08 NLG 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 (FA08 NLG) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 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 (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Coil spring mounting insecure Spring not seated correctly at top mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))”.
FA08 NLG Mileage History
- 07/01/202364,479 mi
- 17/01/202364,485 mi+6 mi
- 15/01/202477,562 mi+13,077 mi
- 10/04/202585,014 mi+7,452 mi
- 31/03/202694,190 mi+9,176 mi
Average of roughly 9,203 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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