2020 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · NJ70 BBZ
2020 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 2020. Recorded mileage 45,094 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ70 BBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 45,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ70 BBZ 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 2020 Nissan Micra (NJ70 BBZ) between September 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NJ70 BBZ Mileage History
- 25/09/202436,930 mi
- 25/09/202436,930 mi
- 18/03/202540,378 mi+3,448 mi
- 26/02/202645,094 mi+4,716 mi
- 26/02/202645,094 mi
Average of roughly 5,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Front Suspension Lower Wishbone Bush and Top Mount WearModerate
Sharing its CMF-B platform architecture with the Renault Clio, the K14 Micra commonly suffers from premature wear to its front lower suspension wishbone rear voided bushes and strut top mount bearings. Repeated impacts from UK speed humps and potholed roads cause the rubber to perish and split, resulting in noticeable knocking sounds, vagueness around the straight-ahead steering position, and rapid uneven inner shoulder tyre wear.
- Driver and Passenger Seat Slide Rail Mechanism Fatigue (DVSA Recall R/2023/095)Moderate
Under DVSA safety recall R/2023/095 affecting K14 Micras manufactured between 2017 and late 2021, the seat slide rail mechanism could suffer from stress limit issues when adjusted to specific track positions. Under severe deceleration or impact, inadequate locking engagement could allow the seat to shift or detach from the rail runner. Dealerships inspect the seat rails and install reinforced locking pins or replacement track assemblies.
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