2004 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · NV04 RXP
2004 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 37,483 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV04 RXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 37,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV04 RXP 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 2004 Nissan Micra (NV04 RXP) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
NV04 RXP Mileage History
- 10/03/202330,250 mi
- 14/03/202432,979 mi+2,729 mi
- 26/03/202534,985 mi+2,006 mi
- 02/07/202637,476 mi+2,491 mi
- 03/07/202637,483 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,182 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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