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AA08 ZDU

2008 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

95,955 mi
Last recorded95,955 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ZDU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 95,955 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 95,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 93,883 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 89,728 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 89,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 83,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 78,122 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 78,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 76,260 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 76,260 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,455 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 73,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 66,509 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 66,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,350 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 55,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak at sump ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,699 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 42,807 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 42,807 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

heat sheild insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,808 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 38,808 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,734 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 33,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,090 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,633 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 14,256 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 ZDU is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

AA08 ZDU is a 2008 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AA08 ZDU safe to buy?

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