2005 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · NJ55 KNN
2005 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 60,277 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ55 KNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 60,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ55 KNN 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 (NJ55 KNN) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NJ55 KNN Mileage History
- 26/09/202258,121 mi
- 25/09/202358,633 mi+512 mi
- 23/09/202459,105 mi+472 mi
- 08/09/202560,272 mi+1,167 mi
- 16/09/202560,277 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 725 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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