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AA08 FAY

2008 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,599 mi
Last recorded54,599 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FAY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 54,599 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 53,408 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 52,026 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 50,997 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 49,987 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,163 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,304 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,025 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 25,143 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,257 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 41,727 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,727 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,680 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,118 miles

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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AA08 FAY is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AA08 FAY, 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 AA08 FAY registered?

AA08 FAY is a 2008 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is AA08 FAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 FAY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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