2005 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · HV55 XDW
2005 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 81,009 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV55 XDW Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 81,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV55 XDW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Nissan Micra (HV55 XDW) between September 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
HV55 XDW Mileage History
- 26/09/200822,354 mi
- 23/09/200924,690 mi+2,336 mi
- 24/09/201026,747 mi+2,057 mi
- 16/09/201128,295 mi+1,548 mi
- 17/09/201231,424 mi+3,129 mi
- 25/09/201333,722 mi+2,298 mi
- 28/09/201333,764 mi+42 mi
- 24/09/201436,333 mi+2,569 mi
- 22/09/201538,606 mi+2,273 mi
- 22/09/201538,606 mi
- 09/09/201640,114 mi+1,508 mi
- 16/09/201741,943 mi+1,829 mi
- 19/09/201843,484 mi+1,541 mi
- 21/09/201843,493 mi+9 mi
- 12/09/201944,624 mi+1,131 mi
- 12/09/201944,624 mi
- 28/08/202045,979 mi+1,355 mi
- 22/09/202147,726 mi+1,747 mi
- 23/05/202249,016 mi+1,290 mi
- 23/05/202249,016 mi
- 19/05/202356,475 mi+7,459 mi
- 20/05/202464,071 mi+7,596 mi
- 20/05/202464,073 mi+2 mi
- 17/05/202572,631 mi+8,558 mi
- 23/05/202572,632 mi+1 mi
- 20/05/202681,009 mi+8,377 mi
- 27/05/202681,009 mi
Average of roughly 3,321 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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