2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · SM58 CAV
2008 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 73,954 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM58 CAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 73,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM58 CAV 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 (SM58 CAV) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM58 CAV Mileage History
- 18/07/202372,943 mi
- 21/06/202473,538 mi+595 mi
- 21/06/202473,538 mi
- 06/06/202573,954 mi+416 mi
- 06/06/202573,954 mi
Average of roughly 536 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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