2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · YL08 TDV
2008 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 87,710 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL08 TDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 87,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL08 TDV 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 2008 Nissan Micra (YL08 TDV) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YL08 TDV Mileage History
- 17/08/202374,385 mi
- 14/08/202481,201 mi+6,816 mi
- 16/08/202481,238 mi+37 mi
- 13/08/202587,660 mi+6,422 mi
- 18/08/202587,710 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 6,649 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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