2004 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · YP54 EXU
2004 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 79,526 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP54 EXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 79,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP54 EXU 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 2004 Nissan Micra (YP54 EXU) between November 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 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 (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air f”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YP54 EXU Mileage History
- 23/11/202373,652 mi
- 17/01/202576,752 mi+3,100 mi
- 27/01/202576,765 mi+13 mi
- 22/01/202679,508 mi+2,743 mi
- 05/02/202679,526 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 2,665 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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