2004 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · FG04 SWK
2004 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 87,963 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG04 SWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 87,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG04 SWK 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 2004 Nissan Micra (FG04 SWK) between January 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
FG04 SWK Mileage History
- 25/01/202481,885 mi
- 18/01/202582,722 mi+837 mi
- 24/01/202582,736 mi+14 mi
- 18/09/202584,470 mi+1,734 mi
- 29/08/202687,963 mi+3,493 mi
Average of roughly 2,345 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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