2004 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · PL04 RLV
2004 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 48,487 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL04 RLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 48,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL04 RLV 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 (PL04 RLV) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Windscreen washer not working nozzle block (3.5 (a))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight cloudy (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
PL04 RLV Mileage History
- 04/10/202231,307 mi
- 09/10/202331,992 mi+685 mi
- 18/10/202434,644 mi+2,652 mi
- 10/02/202648,487 mi+13,843 mi
- 10/02/202648,487 mi
Average of roughly 5,121 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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