2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · SL08 LOA
2008 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 138,972 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL08 LOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 138,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SL08 LOA Mileage History
- 20/07/2023131,034 mi
- 30/07/2024135,833 mi+4,799 mi
- 31/07/2024135,835 mi+2 mi
- 20/05/2025138,972 mi+3,137 mi
- 21/05/2025138,972 mi
Average of roughly 4,322 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 LOA 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 (SL08 LOA) between July 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure not located in lower mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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