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AK54 ZKE

2004 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

103,192 mi
Last recorded103,192 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ZKE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 103,192 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 103,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 96,103 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 96,103 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 93,936 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 93,934 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 91,566 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler side

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2022 88,440 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 88,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 86,894 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 86,885 miles

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,170 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 84,170 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,347 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 4 Mar 2019 80,347 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,674 miles

Both Front Wishbone Bushes Starting Getting Deteriorated

Both Front disc Has Slightly Lipped

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 21 Mar 2018 76,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both Front Wishbone Bushes Starting Getting Deteriorated

Both Front disc Has Slightly Lipped

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,797 miles

Exhaust System Slightly Corroded

Front Both side Wishbone Bushes Starting Getting Split

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

Front Disc has Lipped

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

Oil leak

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 17 Mar 2017 72,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust System Slightly Corroded

Front Both side Wishbone Bushes Starting Getting Split

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

Front Disc has Lipped

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

Oil leak

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,276 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,538 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 60,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,718 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,814 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 57,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,528 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 55,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 52,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,161 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,574 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,238 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 33,409 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 ZKE is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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