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AK54 UMY

2004 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

88,492 mi
Last recorded88,492 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 UMY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 88,492 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 88,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and distorted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and distorted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 81,655 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 81,655 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH glass faded (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both glass faded (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 74,394 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 74,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sillcorroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,359 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 68,358 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 63,276 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 63,276 miles

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 61,786 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 61,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside front tyre cracking in tread

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 58,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between front and centre sections of system (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 58,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between front and centre sections of system (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,593 miles

headlights discoloured beam not adversely affected at present

Fail 25 Aug 2017 56,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center rear join (7.1.2)

headlights discoloured beam not adversely affected at present

Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,852 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,995 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 52,985 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 45,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,451 miles

Both headlight starting to mist on lenses

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,141 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,021 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 22,991 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,080 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2008 16,500 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 16,500 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

slight cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 14 Aug 2007 12,587 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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AK54 UMY is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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