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AO04 NYT

2004 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,212 mi
Last recorded106,212 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 NYT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 106,212 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frames, fronr shock absorbers, rear coil springs, all corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 106,202 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed severe exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested insecure. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear o/s handbrake effort, poor.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frames, fronr shock absorbers, rear coil springs, all corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 104,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO, CRACKING ON SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 104,478 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL/FLOOR AREA. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH SPLIT AND DISPLACED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO, CRACKING ON SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 100,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW, REAR OF CENTRE SILENCER. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,341 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 95,387 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. seat tilt not working (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat tilt not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 90,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH, STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH, STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 82,004 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 82,004 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,063 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 76,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 69,706 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 69,706 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,898 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 61,898 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,231 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air intake duct loose

sidewall cracks in n/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2016 56,231 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air intake duct loose

sidewall cracks in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,989 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sidewall cracks in both rear tyrs

Fail 8 Jun 2015 49,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 49,572 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,090 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 44,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 39,618 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,618 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 34,916 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 30,035 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 26,216 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

heat shield lose on front pipe

Pass 6 May 2010 26,216 miles

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

heat shield lose on front pipe

Pass 11 May 2009 23,162 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 18,615 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 14,309 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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AO04 NYT is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO04 NYT, 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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AO04 NYT is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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