2005 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · SG55 VDD
2005 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 69,003 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG55 VDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 69,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG55 VDD 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 (SG55 VDD) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SG55 VDD Mileage History
- 05/09/202359,040 mi
- 11/09/202462,089 mi+3,049 mi
- 19/09/202462,124 mi+35 mi
- 02/10/202565,719 mi+3,595 mi
- 24/09/202669,003 mi+3,284 mi
Average of roughly 3,263 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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