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AA08 YVL

2008 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,605 mi
Last recorded86,605 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YVL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 86,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 85,891 miles

( Both N/S and O/S Sill Covers Fitted )

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ( Both N/S and O/S ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 84,553 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 81,577 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 81,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 77,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 77,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 70,471 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,236 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 66,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 61,556 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 61,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,452 miles

center stop lamp inop

Fail 31 Oct 2016 57,452 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

center stop lamp inop

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,702 miles

large cut in osf tyre inner side wall not to cords

nsr tyre has 2 nails through tread and inner sidewall split but not to cords

osr tyre has metal shard in tread and tyre also has splits in inner side wall but not to cords

Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,045 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 49,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 47,666 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 41,117 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 34,529 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,241 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 YVL is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL is a 2008 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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