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AA08 NUV

2008 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,545 mi
Last recorded113,545 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 NUV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 113,545 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 106,915 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 106,915 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 99,380 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 99,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,085 miles

front inner discs excessively corroded

front tyres close to limit

Fail 26 Nov 2021 99,085 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front inner discs excessively corroded

front tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Nov 2020 96,817 miles

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

Front Coil spring worn x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 and ns front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 96,816 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front discs advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring worn x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 and ns front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 87,482 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 87,347 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 83,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 79,571 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 May 2016 76,220 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre x2

Fail 27 May 2016 76,220 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre x2

Pass 26 May 2015 72,608 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake squeel, no binding

Pass 28 May 2014 69,151 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

large amount of travel in handbrake lever

Pass 23 May 2013 65,585 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 65,584 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 62,434 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 62,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,636 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 NUV is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NUV, 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 NUV is a 2008 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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