2008 Nissan Micra 1.5L Diesel · OV08 DHK
2008 Nissan Micra (1.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 161,828 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV08 DHK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2024
- 161,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV08 DHK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Nissan Micra (OV08 DHK) between May 2011 and January 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OV08 DHK Mileage History
- 27/05/201145,507 mi
- 01/06/201145,507 mi
- 22/11/201145,564 mi+57 mi
- 08/08/201251,584 mi+6,020 mi
- 01/08/201364,765 mi+13,181 mi
- 30/07/201475,501 mi+10,736 mi
- 30/07/201475,501 mi
- 05/08/201585,565 mi+10,064 mi
- 27/09/201696,538 mi+10,973 mi
- 24/08/2017103,803 mi+7,265 mi
- 25/08/2017103,805 mi+2 mi
- 03/01/2019115,492 mi+11,687 mi
- 21/01/2020124,439 mi+8,947 mi
- 02/01/2021130,749 mi+6,310 mi
- 07/01/2022138,499 mi+7,750 mi
- 07/01/2022138,499 mi
- 10/01/2023149,098 mi+10,599 mi
- 13/01/2023149,111 mi+13 mi
- 17/01/2024161,812 mi+12,701 mi
- 18/01/2024161,828 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 9,198 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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