2002 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · YC52 PHX
2002 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 80,154 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC52 PHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2026
- 80,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC52 PHX 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 2002 Nissan Micra (YC52 PHX) between November 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YC52 PHX Mileage History
- 21/11/202373,860 mi
- 19/01/202574,196 mi+336 mi
- 27/01/202574,205 mi+9 mi
- 04/11/202574,206 mi+1 mi
- 17/10/202680,154 mi+5,948 mi
Average of roughly 2,167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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