2004 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · KU04 KBE
2004 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 26,552 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU04 KBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 26,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
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KU04 KBE 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 2004 Nissan Micra (KU04 KBE) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 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: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
KU04 KBE Mileage History
- 18/09/202324,307 mi
- 18/09/202324,307 mi
- 13/09/202425,724 mi+1,417 mi
- 13/09/202425,724 mi
- 10/09/202526,552 mi+828 mi
Average of roughly 1,134 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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