2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · FH57 XJP
2008 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 88,574 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH57 XJP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 88,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH57 XJP 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 (FH57 XJP) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen to low on screen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
FH57 XJP Mileage History
- 24/09/202480,281 mi
- 06/10/202584,212 mi+3,931 mi
- 07/10/202584,217 mi+5 mi
- 07/10/202584,217 mi
- 30/09/202688,574 mi+4,357 mi
Average of roughly 4,117 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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