2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · SL08 LMU

The 2008 Nissan Micra shows a current roadworthy status following the January 2026 test at 159,718 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. A curious entry sits alongside the pass: the same date and mileage show a failed test with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical concern. Recorded mileage sits at 159,718 against roughly 18 years of use, equating to about 8,873 miles per year and reflecting typical private-use patterns. The jump from 140,779 miles at the October 2023 test to 152,324 miles by October 2024 shows around 11,500 miles in that year, a mild rise over the norm but unremarkable. From late 2024 to January 2026 the car added only 7,394 miles, indicating lighter recent use. The DVSA data is sparse, with just three pass results and two same-day anomalies, and no corrosion, suspension, brake, or emissions issues ever logged. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean record. The absence of advisories across five tests implies either diligent upkeep or tests conducted without deep scrutiny. At this age and mileage, suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion warrant close checking, particularly around sills and suspension mounts where Micras of this era degrade. The twin January 2026 entries at identical mileage with one fail and one pass point to a paperwork or presentation error at the testing station rather than a fault on the car. Verify the V5C and MOT certificate align on that date. Given no recurring defects, ongoing mechanical risk looks low, but age-related rust remains the chief unknown.