2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · HY08 VSD
2008 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 54,020 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY08 VSD Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 54,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY08 VSD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Nissan Micra (HY08 VSD) between April 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Brake hose excessively stretched hose insecure- stretching on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
HY08 VSD Mileage History
- 06/04/201111,934 mi
- 04/04/201215,003 mi+3,069 mi
- 05/04/201317,319 mi+2,316 mi
- 10/04/201419,888 mi+2,569 mi
- 10/03/201522,793 mi+2,905 mi
- 01/03/201625,853 mi+3,060 mi
- 21/02/201728,523 mi+2,670 mi
- 21/02/201728,524 mi+1 mi
- 02/03/201831,305 mi+2,781 mi
- 22/02/201934,194 mi+2,889 mi
- 23/07/202037,858 mi+3,664 mi
- 22/07/202140,862 mi+3,004 mi
- 22/07/202140,862 mi
- 19/07/202243,462 mi+2,600 mi
- 14/07/202345,594 mi+2,132 mi
- 14/07/202345,594 mi
- 19/07/202448,101 mi+2,507 mi
- 18/07/202550,747 mi+2,646 mi
- 21/07/202654,020 mi+3,273 mi
- 21/07/202654,020 mi
Average of roughly 2,752 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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