2003 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · YE53 SYA
2003 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 116,506 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE53 SYA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2022
- 116,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE53 SYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Nissan Micra (YE53 SYA) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2022 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YE53 SYA Mileage History
- 14/05/2022116,503 mi
- 14/05/2022116,506 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,057 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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