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AA08 MJE

2008 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,067 mi
Last recorded122,067 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 MJE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 122,067 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 116,289 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 116,289 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 105,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 101,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 98,374 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 98,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 94,085 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 91,363 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 91,363 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 85,924 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,058 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 76,900 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,822 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 65,828 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 55,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,609 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,032 miles

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

Sheet over rear seats not allowing full inspection of belts

Fail 25 Apr 2012 44,032 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Sheet over rear seats not allowing full inspection of belts

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,649 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 MJE is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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