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AA08 LVF

2008 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,449 mi
Last recorded67,449 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LVF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 67,449 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 66,884 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 64,264 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2024 64,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 60,376 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 57,156 miles

Offside Front Inner inner wing has corrosion

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocker housings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 20 Jan 2021 53,547 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroding

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

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Fail 19 Jan 2021 53,547 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroding

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

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Pass 2 May 2019 47,225 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 42,991 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,123 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,051 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,820 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,858 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,145 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,022 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,820 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 LVF is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

AA08 LVF is a 2008 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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