2002 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · SP52 BAU
2002 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 52,091 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP52 BAU Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 52,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (46 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP52 BAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Nissan Micra (SP52 BAU) between October 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (46 issues), Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 94 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
SP52 BAU Mileage History
- 06/10/200510,716 mi
- 13/10/200611,612 mi+896 mi
- 16/10/200712,692 mi+1,080 mi
- 16/10/200712,692 mi
- 23/10/200813,737 mi+1,045 mi
- 12/10/200914,741 mi+1,004 mi
- 12/10/201015,757 mi+1,016 mi
- 17/10/201116,651 mi+894 mi
- 17/10/201217,432 mi+781 mi
- 21/10/201318,107 mi+675 mi
- 20/10/201418,800 mi+693 mi
- 20/10/201418,800 mi
- 07/10/201519,474 mi+674 mi
- 07/10/201519,474 mi
- 12/10/201620,015 mi+541 mi
- 11/10/201720,485 mi+470 mi
- 11/10/201720,485 mi
- 17/10/201820,976 mi+491 mi
- 29/10/201921,663 mi+687 mi
- 28/09/202024,317 mi+2,654 mi
- 10/01/202230,313 mi+5,996 mi
- 12/01/202336,453 mi+6,140 mi
- 20/01/202336,455 mi+2 mi
- 18/01/202443,550 mi+7,095 mi
- 18/01/202443,550 mi
- 15/01/202549,247 mi+5,697 mi
- 28/01/202549,291 mi+44 mi
- 11/02/202652,073 mi+2,782 mi
- 16/02/202652,091 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 2,032 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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