2003 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · KM53 GZX
2003 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 68,159 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM53 GZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 68,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM53 GZX 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 2003 Nissan Micra (KM53 GZX) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KM53 GZX Mileage History
- 15/04/202466,916 mi
- 15/04/202466,917 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/202567,256 mi+339 mi
- 11/04/202567,256 mi
- 10/04/202668,159 mi+903 mi
Average of roughly 626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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