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AK54 NLY

2004 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,537 mi
Last recorded140,537 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 NLY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 140,537 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front bumper loose.

Pass 26 Nov 2024 135,145 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 128,928 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 128,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 122,393 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 122,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 115,641 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 115,641 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,084 miles

Some hazing on headlights.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 106,001 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 96,835 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 95,479 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 95,479 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 87,425 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,922 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,983 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 79,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,862 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 75,862 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 73,581 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,766 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,402 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,376 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn low and nearly bald on edge

o/s/r tyre worn low and bald on edge

Fail 21 Oct 2009 53,376 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn low and nearly bald on edge

o/s/r tyre worn low and bald on edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,502 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 1 Oct 2008 45,502 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2007 37,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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AK54 NLY is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK54 NLY, 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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AK54 NLY is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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