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A2 FHW

2008 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,197 mi
Last recorded37,197 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FHW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 37,197 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 35,658 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 33,621 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 31,998 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 30,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 28,944 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 28,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,554 miles

Front tyres close to l;egal limit

Pass 24 May 2018 25,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 25,303 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 25,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 24,806 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer fixing clamp corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 23,966 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 23,966 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 22,199 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,855 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 17,434 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 12,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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A2 FHW is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 50,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 FHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A2 FHW registered?

A2 FHW is a 2008 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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