2004 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · MW53 UEA
2004 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 114,166 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW53 UEA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2022
- 114,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW53 UEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Nissan Micra (MW53 UEA) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MW53 UEA Mileage History
- 21/04/2022114,158 mi
- 21/04/2022117,162 mi+3,004 mi
- 25/04/2022114,166 mi-2,996 mi
Average of roughly 740 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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