2005 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · FP05 HEV
2005 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 77,640 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP05 HEV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2022
- 77,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP05 HEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Nissan Micra (FP05 HEV) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2022 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 (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
FP05 HEV Mileage History
- 22/08/202277,582 mi
- 24/08/202277,640 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 10,939 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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