2003 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · YP03 YZL
2003 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2003. Recorded mileage 82,475 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP03 YZL Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 82,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP03 YZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Nissan Micra (YP03 YZL) between May 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Central Emissions unable to be completed major gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Central Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YP03 YZL Mileage History
- 10/05/20068,415 mi
- 09/05/200711,204 mi+2,789 mi
- 12/05/200814,097 mi+2,893 mi
- 13/05/200916,656 mi+2,559 mi
- 13/05/200916,656 mi
- 12/05/201019,497 mi+2,841 mi
- 12/05/201019,497 mi
- 15/04/201121,160 mi+1,663 mi
- 10/05/201224,078 mi+2,918 mi
- 25/04/201326,608 mi+2,530 mi
- 12/05/201430,608 mi+4,000 mi
- 12/05/201430,608 mi
- 13/05/201535,247 mi+4,639 mi
- 12/05/201638,899 mi+3,652 mi
- 12/05/201638,899 mi
- 10/05/201742,354 mi+3,455 mi
- 10/05/201742,354 mi
- 09/05/201846,771 mi+4,417 mi
- 09/05/201846,771 mi
- 10/05/201954,311 mi+7,540 mi
- 28/07/202059,151 mi+4,840 mi
- 21/07/202159,623 mi+472 mi
- 21/07/202159,623 mi
- 20/07/202262,665 mi+3,042 mi
- 21/07/202262,666 mi+1 mi
- 24/07/202368,740 mi+6,074 mi
- 25/07/202368,742 mi+2 mi
- 16/07/202473,307 mi+4,565 mi
- 18/07/202473,307 mi
- 22/07/202578,528 mi+5,221 mi
- 22/07/202682,473 mi+3,945 mi
- 24/07/202682,475 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,665 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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