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AK04 AEZ

2004 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,746 mi
Last recorded92,746 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 AEZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2025 92,746 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSR INNER SILL RUSTED THROUGH. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR INNER SILL RUSTED THROUGH WITH IN 30CM OF SUSPENSION COMPONENT. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OSF WIPER BLADE SPLIT & NOT CLEARING SCREEN. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE FLEXI HOSE FERRULES CORRODING. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS HEAVILY RUSTING. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITTING & SEPARATING,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS RUSTING & METAL GETTING THIN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 91,553 miles

BOTH OUTER SILL RUSTING AND METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 87,360 miles

BOTH REAR INNER & OUTER SILL CORRODING,NEAR REAR AXLE FIXINGS.

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate ADVISE SORT A.S.A.P (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 85,865 miles

Offside Front 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 85,862 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 83,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

reverse light not working

Fail 4 Jun 2021 83,634 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 3 Jun 2020 82,914 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 82,914 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 77,598 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 70,688 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 70,688 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,388 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 66,388 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,966 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 63,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,491 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 59,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,037 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,809 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,393 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,079 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 30,399 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,809 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,926 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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AK04 AEZ is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 54,294 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 AK04 AEZ, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK04 AEZ is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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