2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · OY08 USP
2008 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 118,869 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY08 USP Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 118,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY08 USP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Nissan Micra (OY08 USP) between February 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
OY08 USP Mileage History
- 15/02/201122,270 mi
- 21/02/201224,252 mi+1,982 mi
- 21/02/201224,252 mi
- 25/02/201326,069 mi+1,817 mi
- 10/03/201427,952 mi+1,883 mi
- 28/07/201529,707 mi+1,755 mi
- 08/01/201630,244 mi+537 mi
- 05/01/201743,744 mi+13,500 mi
- 28/12/201758,250 mi+14,506 mi
- 29/12/201758,250 mi
- 07/01/201966,575 mi+8,325 mi
- 08/01/201966,575 mi
- 13/12/201972,426 mi+5,851 mi
- 14/12/201972,426 mi
- 30/11/202073,404 mi+978 mi
- 04/12/202073,404 mi
- 11/08/202174,246 mi+842 mi
- 08/08/202291,571 mi+17,325 mi
- 09/08/202291,575 mi+4 mi
- 06/09/2023102,045 mi+10,470 mi
- 12/09/2023102,045 mi
- 09/09/2024108,207 mi+6,162 mi
- 09/09/2024108,207 mi
- 12/09/2025112,686 mi+4,479 mi
- 11/09/2026118,849 mi+6,163 mi
- 16/09/2026118,869 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 6,199 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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