2005 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · LB54 XKW
2005 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 74,918 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB54 XKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2025
- 74,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB54 XKW 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 2005 Nissan Micra (LB54 XKW) between September 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LB54 XKW Mileage History
- 18/09/202369,230 mi
- 30/09/202473,075 mi+3,845 mi
- 30/09/202473,075 mi
- 28/03/202574,695 mi+1,620 mi
- 11/04/202574,918 mi+223 mi
Average of roughly 3,637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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