2002 Nissan Micra 1.3L Petrol · SN52 DKP
2002 Nissan Micra (1.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 157,993 km. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 157,993 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN52 DKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 157,993 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN52 DKP 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 2002 Nissan Micra (SN52 DKP) between April 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SN52 DKP Odometer History
- 17/04/2024156,592 km
- 18/07/2024156,593 km+1 km
- 19/07/2024156,593 km
- 08/07/2025157,993 km+1,400 km
- 10/07/2025157,993 km
Average of roughly 1,140 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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