2020 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · SP20 VJA
2020 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 58,841 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP20 VJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 58,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
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SP20 VJA 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 2020 Nissan Micra (SP20 VJA) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 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: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SP20 VJA Mileage History
- 19/07/202439,432 mi
- 19/07/202439,432 mi
- 15/07/202550,037 mi+10,605 mi
- 08/07/202658,841 mi+8,804 mi
- 08/07/202658,841 mi
Average of roughly 9,856 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Micra Mk5 (K14)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Front Suspension Lower Wishbone Bush and Top Mount WearModerate
Sharing its CMF-B platform architecture with the Renault Clio, the K14 Micra commonly suffers from premature wear to its front lower suspension wishbone rear voided bushes and strut top mount bearings. Repeated impacts from UK speed humps and potholed roads cause the rubber to perish and split, resulting in noticeable knocking sounds, vagueness around the straight-ahead steering position, and rapid uneven inner shoulder tyre wear.
- Driver and Passenger Seat Slide Rail Mechanism Fatigue (DVSA Recall R/2023/095)Moderate
Under DVSA safety recall R/2023/095 affecting K14 Micras manufactured between 2017 and late 2021, the seat slide rail mechanism could suffer from stress limit issues when adjusted to specific track positions. Under severe deceleration or impact, inadequate locking engagement could allow the seat to shift or detach from the rail runner. Dealerships inspect the seat rails and install reinforced locking pins or replacement track assemblies.
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