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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

L21 MPLMOT history

L21 MPL is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 17 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 83,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

L21 MPL silver Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
83,109 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 MPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Feb 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 MPL was last recorded at 83,109 miles on 5 May 2026, 2,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,016 miles · 4 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2,093 miles
Average per year
7,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,109 miles
  • 2025 – 71,673 miles
  • 2024 – 64,593 miles
  • 2023 – 56,362 miles
  • 2022 – 49,583 miles
  • 2021 – 43,783 miles
  • 2020 – 40,911 miles
  • 2019 – 34,237 miles
  • 2018 – 25,159 miles
  • 2016 – 16,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,109 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S both bushes splitting/separating from casings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,109 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,109 miles
    Test number
    685140223971
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S both bushes splitting/separating from casings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail83,109 miles (+2,093)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,109 miles
    Test number
    856976022575
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S both bushes splitting/separating from casings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail81,016 miles (+9,343)1 dangerous6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,016 miles
    Test number
    215387938215
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,673 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,673 miles
    Test number
    700572752353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail71,668 miles (+7,075)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,668 miles
    Test number
    848358578590
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass64,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,593 miles
    Test number
    418147555732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail64,590 miles (+8,228)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,590 miles
    Test number
    472648819157
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass56,362 miles (+6,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,362 miles
    Test number
    512506986639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass49,583 miles (+5,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    49,583 miles
    Test number
    637966140451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass43,783 miles (+2,872)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    43,783 miles
    Test number
    411983028592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass40,911 miles (+6,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,911 miles
    Test number
    179041918480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass34,237 miles (+9,078)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,237 miles
    Test number
    409043649999
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass25,159 miles (+8,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,159 miles
    Test number
    303127847359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass16,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    16,918 miles
    Test number
    663457380947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 MPL

Does L21 MPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 MPL is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 MPL?
The MOT on L21 MPL is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 MPL done?
L21 MPL was recorded at 83,109 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 7,065 miles a year.
Has L21 MPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 MPL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 MPL 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 L21 MPL find?
L21 MPL passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s both bushes splitting/separating from casings; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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