2005 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · HD54 RCU
2005 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 168,117 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD54 RCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/03/2025
- 168,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD54 RCU 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 (HD54 RCU) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Insecure likely to fall off (6.1.3 (e)”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
HD54 RCU Mileage History
- 30/03/2023146,026 mi
- 31/03/2023146,026 mi
- 22/03/2024154,563 mi+8,537 mi
- 23/03/2024154,563 mi
- 18/03/2025168,117 mi+13,554 mi
Average of roughly 11,221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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