2003 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · MV53 FMP
2003 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 108,731 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV53 FMP Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/10/2022
- 108,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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MV53 FMP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Nissan Micra (MV53 FMP) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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