2005 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · WG55 FCU
2005 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 17,681 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG55 FCU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 17,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG55 FCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Nissan Micra (WG55 FCU) between November 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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.
WG55 FCU Mileage History
- 14/11/20086,780 mi
- 03/11/20097,198 mi+418 mi
- 01/11/20107,665 mi+467 mi
- 07/11/20118,283 mi+618 mi
- 22/10/20128,787 mi+504 mi
- 21/10/20139,265 mi+478 mi
- 03/11/201410,027 mi+762 mi
- 26/10/201510,742 mi+715 mi
- 24/10/201611,412 mi+670 mi
- 19/10/201712,077 mi+665 mi
- 23/10/201812,660 mi+583 mi
- 24/10/201913,144 mi+484 mi
- 02/11/202013,527 mi+383 mi
- 01/11/202113,977 mi+450 mi
- 07/11/202214,422 mi+445 mi
- 06/11/202314,866 mi+444 mi
- 19/06/202415,114 mi+248 mi
- 25/06/202516,664 mi+1,550 mi
- 23/06/202617,681 mi+1,017 mi
- 23/06/202617,681 mi
Average of roughly 619 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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