2004 Nissan Micra 1.4L Petrol · KG54 BJU
2004 Nissan Micra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 50,185 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KG54 BJU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 50,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KG54 BJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Nissan Micra (KG54 BJU) between June 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
KG54 BJU Mileage History
- 11/06/200810,471 mi
- 11/02/201010,654 mi+183 mi
- 07/02/201114,654 mi+4,000 mi
- 18/04/201218,014 mi+3,360 mi
- 29/04/201320,234 mi+2,220 mi
- 03/06/201422,395 mi+2,161 mi
- 12/03/201524,684 mi+2,289 mi
- 29/02/201630,261 mi+5,577 mi
- 07/03/201734,292 mi+4,031 mi
- 10/03/201734,314 mi+22 mi
- 06/03/201838,649 mi+4,335 mi
- 26/01/201941,910 mi+3,261 mi
- 17/01/202042,964 mi+1,054 mi
- 16/02/202145,305 mi+2,341 mi
- 17/02/202145,309 mi+4 mi
- 17/02/202245,618 mi+309 mi
- 16/02/202346,791 mi+1,173 mi
- 23/02/202448,124 mi+1,333 mi
- 23/02/202448,124 mi
- 24/02/202549,071 mi+947 mi
- 24/02/202650,185 mi+1,114 mi
- 24/02/202650,185 mi
Average of roughly 2,243 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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