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Nissan Micra

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,240 cc

978 SMTMOT history

978 SMT is a black petrol Nissan Micra first used on 12 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 56,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

978 SMT black Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
56,101 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
978 SMT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,240 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

978 SMT was last recorded at 56,101 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,716 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
385 miles
Average per year
2,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,101 miles
  • 2025 – 55,716 miles
  • 2024 – 54,932 miles
  • 2023 – 54,200 miles
  • 2022 – 53,364 miles
  • 2021 – 53,052 miles
  • 2020 – 52,702 miles
  • 2019 – 51,184 miles
  • 2018 – 47,554 miles
  • 2017 – 43,422 miles
  • 2016 – 37,819 miles
  • 2015 – 31,775 miles
  • 2014 – 25,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,101 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,101 miles (+385)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    56,101 miles
    Test number
    661755554710
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass55,716 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    55,716 miles
    Test number
    788944557111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,932 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    54,932 miles
    Test number
    806202729925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,200 miles (+836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    54,200 miles
    Test number
    723137635001
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass53,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,364 miles
    Test number
    391925515275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,364 miles (+312)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,364 miles
    Test number
    561599401930
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass53,052 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    53,052 miles
    Test number
    469573223797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,702 miles
    Test number
    335176367368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,701 miles (+1,517)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,701 miles
    Test number
    775903353745
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass51,184 miles (+3,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,184 miles
    Test number
    506481051716
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass47,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,554 miles
    Test number
    152782574498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail47,554 miles (+4,132)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,554 miles
    Test number
    426001582763
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass43,422 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,422 miles
    Test number
    975322230157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,819 miles (+6,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,819 miles
    Test number
    428221624892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass31,775 miles (+6,408)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,775 miles
    Test number
    888222485162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,367 miles
    Test number
    425023184126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 978 SMT

What vehicle is registration 978 SMT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 978 SMT on a black petrol Nissan Micra first used on 12 Jul 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 978 SMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 978 SMT is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 978 SMT?
The MOT on 978 SMT is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 978 SMT done?
978 SMT was recorded at 56,101 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,616 miles a year.
Has 978 SMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 978 SMT has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on 978 SMT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 978 SMT find?
978 SMT passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 9 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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