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AA08 ZDV

2008 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,528 mi
Last recorded74,528 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 74,528 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 69,095 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 65,839 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 62,357 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 57,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 44,503 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 44,503 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,045 miles

Nearside headlamp dipped beam image is deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 36,190 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2017 32,263 miles

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

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

front tyres 195/50vr16 rear tyres 185/50hr16 rears should be fitted to front as are narrower

rear wiper split

Fail 24 Sep 2017 32,263 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres 195/50vr16 rear tyres 185/50hr16 rears should be fitted to front as are narrower

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Oct 2016 29,317 miles

different size tyres fitted on the front to the rear

Fail 7 Oct 2016 29,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

different size tyres fitted on the front to the rear

Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,898 miles

Near side windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 14 Jul 2014 19,893 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 16,806 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 15,147 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 12,990 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 ZDV is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZDV, 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 ZDV registered?

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

Is AA08 ZDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 ZDV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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