2008 Nissan Micra 1.4L Petrol · SK08 NAA
2008 Nissan Micra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 118,241 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK08 NAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/07/2026
- 118,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK08 NAA 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 2008 Nissan Micra (SK08 NAA) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SK08 NAA Mileage History
- 12/07/2023112,623 mi
- 19/07/2024114,740 mi+2,117 mi
- 14/07/2025116,770 mi+2,030 mi
- 24/07/2025116,774 mi+4 mi
- 13/07/2026118,241 mi+1,467 mi
Average of roughly 1,871 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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