2005 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · SF55 YDN
2005 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 157,870 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF55 YDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/04/2026
- 157,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF55 YDN 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 2005 Nissan Micra (SF55 YDN) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
SF55 YDN Mileage History
- 19/04/2024146,758 mi
- 23/04/2024146,759 mi+1 mi
- 17/04/2025154,358 mi+7,599 mi
- 25/04/2025154,361 mi+3 mi
- 24/04/2026157,870 mi+3,509 mi
Average of roughly 5,523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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