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Nissan Micra

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,240 cc

L22 EPSMOT history

L22 EPS is a black petrol Nissan Micra first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

L22 EPS black Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,982 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 EPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,240 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 EPS was last recorded at 118,982 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,892 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
5,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,982 miles
  • 2025 – 111,898 miles
  • 2024 – 105,104 miles
  • 2023 – 95,630 miles
  • 2022 – 88,890 miles
  • 2021 – 83,075 miles
  • 2020 – 73,957 miles
  • 2019 – 69,308 miles
  • 2018 – 65,071 miles
  • 2017 – 59,240 miles
  • 2016 – 54,167 miles
  • 2015 – 42,168 miles
  • 2014 – 34,265 miles
  • 2013 – 29,782 miles
  • 2012 – 27,625 miles
  • 2011 – 24,765 miles
  • 2010 – 21,271 miles
  • 2009 – 17,792 miles
  • 2008 – 14,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,982 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,982 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,982 miles
    Test number
    334780697159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,892 miles (+6,994)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,892 miles
    Test number
    171303642375
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,898 miles (+6,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,898 miles
    Test number
    494368420677
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,104 miles (+9,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    105,104 miles
    Test number
    812271801260
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass95,630 miles (+6,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,630 miles
    Test number
    546574245299
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass88,890 miles (+5,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,890 miles
    Test number
    466642545716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass83,075 miles (+9,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,075 miles
    Test number
    855265830442
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass73,957 miles (+4,649)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,957 miles
    Test number
    126673665758
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass69,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,308 miles
    Test number
    283712834228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail69,308 miles (+4,237)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,308 miles
    Test number
    863414166803
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass65,071 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,071 miles
    Test number
    686962914504
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Fail65,065 miles (+5,825)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,065 miles
    Test number
    796427778775
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Pass59,240 miles (+5,073)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,240 miles
    Test number
    728982059466
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and splitting between tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryChassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded

  14. Pass54,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,167 miles
    Test number
    936576138309
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail54,167 miles (+11,999)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,167 miles
    Test number
    798362002726
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass42,168 miles (+7,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,168 miles
    Test number
    282922470305
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass34,265 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,265 miles
    Test number
    149016194225
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Fail34,265 miles (+4,483)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,265 miles
    Test number
    808586994236
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass29,782 miles (+2,157)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,782 miles
    Test number
    187936453222
    • NoteBoth front head light lenses frosting
    • NoteExhaust back box joint clamp corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low on tread on outer edge
    • NoteSlight wear on front brake discs

  20. Pass27,625 miles (+2,860)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,625 miles
    Test number
    736978552202
    • NoteBoth sides front lower arm bushes showing sign's of slight unbonding
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outter tread on approx 2mm

  21. Pass24,765 miles (+3,494)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,765 miles
    Test number
    839229151213
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront wiper blades are splitting

  22. Pass21,271 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,271 miles
    Test number
    501351560242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,792 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,792 miles
    Test number
    320424059287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,543 miles
    Test number
    402340968219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 EPS

Does L22 EPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 EPS is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 EPS?
The MOT on L22 EPS is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 EPS done?
L22 EPS was recorded at 118,982 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 5,803 miles a year.
Has L22 EPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 EPS has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L22 EPS 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 L22 EPS find?
L22 EPS passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded.

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