2005 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · FY05 YZE
2005 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2005. Recorded mileage 188,952 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY05 YZE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 188,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY05 YZE 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 2005 Nissan Micra (FY05 YZE) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
FY05 YZE Mileage History
- 05/07/2024164,960 mi
- 15/07/2025178,707 mi+13,747 mi
- 23/07/2025178,789 mi+82 mi
- 03/08/2026188,949 mi+10,160 mi
- 03/08/2026188,952 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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