2003 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · SP03 VGN
2003 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 89,542 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP03 VGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 89,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP03 VGN 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 2003 Nissan Micra (SP03 VGN) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 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: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
SP03 VGN Mileage History
- 17/06/202474,067 mi
- 11/06/202584,729 mi+10,662 mi
- 18/06/202584,729 mi
- 18/06/202689,540 mi+4,811 mi
- 26/06/202689,542 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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