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AA08 YYV

2008 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,557 mi
Last recorded127,557 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 127,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 127,519 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 122,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR IMAGE

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))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 122,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR IMAGE

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 19 Jan 2024 115,584 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 109,286 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 107,206 miles

vehicle underbody, exhaust system, suspension components surface rust

Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,599 miles

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

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

vehicle underbody, exhaust system, suspension components surface rust

Fail 14 Oct 2020 102,599 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush popped out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

vehicle underbody, exhaust system, suspension components surface rust

Pass 11 Oct 2019 100,989 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low, brake discs close to limit

Fail 11 Oct 2019 100,989 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low, brake discs close to limit

Pass 10 Oct 2018 98,906 miles

Surface corrosion under car

Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,908 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 90,258 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,430 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,707 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,374 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 68,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,997 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 56,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn thin and lipped

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 YYV 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 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 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

AA08 YYV is a 2008 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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