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AA08 SCV

2008 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,215 mi
Last recorded62,215 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 62,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 62,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 58,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,729 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 53,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 49,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front In Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 49,546 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front In Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 47,138 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 47,138 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,864 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 43,864 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,701 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,767 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,841 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread area

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

Front brake discs worn/starting to lip

Fail 26 Apr 2016 34,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/60-15 81H (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/60-15 81H (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres perished in tread area

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

Front brake discs worn/starting to lip

Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,291 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,158 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 31,158 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 30,283 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,094 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,958 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to n/s/f body

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 SCV is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

AA08 SCV is a 2008 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is AA08 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 SCV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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