2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · LO08 XBM
2008 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 160,786 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO08 XBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 160,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO08 XBM 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 2008 Nissan Micra (LO08 XBM) between May 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LO08 XBM Mileage History
- 23/05/2022139,169 mi
- 04/10/2023140,743 mi+1,574 mi
- 22/10/2024142,760 mi+2,017 mi
- 23/10/2024142,760 mi
- 30/12/2025160,786 mi+18,026 mi
Average of roughly 5,995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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