2007 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · SP57 RZU
2007 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 55,266 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,266 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP57 RZU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 55,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP57 RZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Nissan Micra (SP57 RZU) between September 2010 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SP57 RZU Mileage History
- 29/09/20105,972 mi
- 28/09/20118,725 mi+2,753 mi
- 20/11/201211,719 mi+2,994 mi
- 05/11/201313,562 mi+1,843 mi
- 04/11/201415,240 mi+1,678 mi
- 22/10/201516,216 mi+976 mi
- 27/10/201618,786 mi+2,570 mi
- 03/11/201722,175 mi+3,389 mi
- 24/10/201825,176 mi+3,001 mi
- 23/10/201926,824 mi+1,648 mi
- 04/11/202027,997 mi+1,173 mi
- 28/10/202128,613 mi+616 mi
- 11/11/202231,588 mi+2,975 mi
- 11/11/202231,590 mi+2 mi
- 15/11/202337,627 mi+6,037 mi
- 30/10/202446,339 mi+8,712 mi
- 05/11/202446,525 mi+186 mi
- 19/11/202555,266 mi+8,741 mi
- 19/11/202555,266 mi
Average of roughly 3,256 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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