2004 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · KU04 JUE
2004 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 104,407 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU04 JUE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/04/2024
- 104,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU04 JUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Nissan Micra (KU04 JUE) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KU04 JUE Mileage History
- 28/03/202280,752 mi
- 06/04/202386,082 mi+5,330 mi
- 11/04/202386,106 mi+24 mi
- 15/04/2024104,407 mi+18,301 mi
Average of roughly 11,535 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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