
Nissan Micra
Gold · Petrol · 1996 · 998 cc
L13 DEWMOT history
L13 DEW is a gold petrol Nissan Micra first used on 12 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 78,146 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 78,146 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,590 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 DEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Micra
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 12 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 DEW was last recorded at 78,146 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,413 miles · 25 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 733 miles
- Average per year
- 1,590 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,146 miles
- 2025 – 77,413 miles
- 2024 – 76,582 miles
- 2023 – 75,635 miles
- 2022 – 74,777 miles
- 2021 – 73,749 miles
- 2020 – 73,080 miles
- 2019 – 71,897 miles
- 2018 – 70,231 miles
- 2017 – 68,252 miles
- 2016 – 66,655 miles
- 2015 – 64,551 miles
- 2014 – 62,496 miles
- 2013 – 59,398 miles
- 2012 – 58,049 miles
- 2011 – 56,625 miles
- 2010 – 55,205 miles
- 2009 – 53,067 miles
- 2008 – 50,601 miles
- 2007 – 48,200 miles
- 2006 – 45,515 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory10 MOTs, 2008–2017
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011
Centre stop light inoperative
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
32 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,146 miles (+733)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 78,146 miles
- Test number
- 688314087243
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass77,413 miles (+831)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 77,413 miles
- Test number
- 197883893295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass76,582 miles (+947)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 76,582 miles
- Test number
- 400239634986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,635 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 75,635 miles
- Test number
- 182631277072
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre stop light inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious slight corrosion areas to underside
Fail75,634 miles (+857)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,634 miles
- Test number
- 667241149954
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre stop light inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious slight corrosion areas to underside
Pass74,777 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 74,777 miles
- Test number
- 589999340318
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail74,777 miles (+1,028)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,777 miles
- Test number
- 452286691061
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,749 miles (+669)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 73,749 miles
- Test number
- 348534963256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 73,080 miles
- Test number
- 224444760753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,078 miles (+1,181)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,078 miles
- Test number
- 819106540604
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass71,897 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 71,897 miles
- Test number
- 566366655932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,889 miles (+1,658)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,889 miles
- Test number
- 217522763810
- DangerousIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired n/s & o/s front crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass70,231 miles (+1,979)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 70,231 miles
- Test number
- 768045009076
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F and O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,252 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 68,252 miles
- Test number
- 257623836073
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Front cross member corroded n/s and o/s front (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail68,252 miles (+1,597)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,252 miles
- Test number
- 347475323464
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working N/S and O/S (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Front cross member corroded n/s and o/s front (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass66,655 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 66,655 miles
- Test number
- 684506598063
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront chassis cross member corroded and holed but not in pre-scribed area of bodywork
Fail66,654 miles (+2,103)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,654 miles
- Test number
- 193642175071
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront chassis cross member corroded and holed but not in pre-scribed area of bodywork
Pass64,551 miles (+2,055)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 64,551 miles
- Test number
- 684133853557
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass62,496 miles (+3,098)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 62,496 miles
- Test number
- 367503564234
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Pass59,398 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 59,398 miles
- Test number
- 207492243450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,395 miles (+1,346)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,395 miles
- Test number
- 215170143471
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- NoteWheel trims fitted
Pass58,049 miles (+1,424)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 58,049 miles
- Test number
- 815320752175
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres are cracked/perished
Pass56,625 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 56,625 miles
- Test number
- 508727851175
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteDamage to nearside
- NoteFront brake discs are worn
Fail56,624 miles (+1,419)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,624 miles
- Test number
- 297097751434
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteDamage to nearside
- NoteFront brake discs are worn
Pass55,205 miles (+2,138)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 55,205 miles
- Test number
- 570440760126
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteO/s and n/s/r tyres are perrished
Pass53,067 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 53,067 miles
- Test number
- 872244959145
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are old and cracking on the outer walls
- NoteOffside seal is corroded
Fail53,067 miles (+2,466)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,067 miles
- Test number
- 792043459115
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are old and cracking on the outer walls
- NoteOffside seal is corroded
Pass50,601 miles (+2,401)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 50,601 miles
- Test number
- 321914068127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear floorpan is corroded
Fail48,200 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,200 miles
- Test number
- 150671207188
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/f mirror temp repair tape
- NoteO/s/outer sill corroded
Pass48,200 miles (+2,685)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 48,200 miles
- Test number
- 212521707159
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/f mirror temp repair tape
- NoteO/s/outer sill corroded
Pass45,515 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 45,515 miles
- Test number
- 263527286010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,515 miles2 dangerous7 failures1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,515 miles
- Test number
- 582508766049
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteO/s & n/s front headlamp mounting brakets broken, but lamp seems to be secure.
Questions about L13 DEW
- Does L13 DEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 DEW is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 DEW?
- The MOT on L13 DEW is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 DEW done?
- L13 DEW was recorded at 78,146 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 1,590 miles a year.
- Has L13 DEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 DEW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on L13 DEW 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 L13 DEW find?
- L13 DEW passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.
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