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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L23 YELMOT history

L23 YEL is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 3 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

L23 YEL blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,328 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 YEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 YEL was last recorded at 102,328 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 1,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,950 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,378 miles
Average per year
5,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,328 miles
  • 2025 – 100,950 miles
  • 2024 – 92,086 miles
  • 2023 – 83,667 miles
  • 2022 – 72,317 miles
  • 2021 – 66,539 miles
  • 2019 – 61,933 miles
  • 2018 – 61,002 miles
  • 2017 – 58,828 miles
  • 2016 – 50,873 miles
  • 2015 – 43,964 miles
  • 2014 – 38,619 miles
  • 2013 – 34,190 miles
  • 2012 – 28,137 miles
  • 2011 – 22,490 miles
  • 2010 – 17,203 miles
  • 2009 – 13,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,328 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,328 miles (+1,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,328 miles
    Test number
    826451454702
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,950 miles (+8,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,950 miles
    Test number
    547878245457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,086 miles
    Test number
    562974010534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,085 miles (+8,418)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,085 miles
    Test number
    477505905972
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,667 miles (+11,350)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,667 miles
    Test number
    522055720439
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  6. Pass72,317 miles (+5,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    72,317 miles
    Test number
    938287544657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass66,539 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,539 miles
    Test number
    198102077142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail66,537 miles (+4,604)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,537 miles
    Test number
    781628303024
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass61,933 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,933 miles
    Test number
    151311694416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  10. Fail61,933 miles (+931)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,933 miles
    Test number
    279371912782
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  11. Pass61,002 miles (+2,174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,002 miles
    Test number
    463259116421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass58,828 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,828 miles
    Test number
    598219329019
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhuast mounts corroded

  13. Fail58,828 miles (+7,955)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,828 miles
    Test number
    208631377531
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhuast mounts corroded

  14. Pass50,873 miles (+6,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,873 miles
    Test number
    773515231156
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  15. Pass43,964 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,964 miles
    Test number
    857637145097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  16. Fail43,912 miles (+5,293)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,912 miles
    Test number
    426895945037
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  17. Fail38,619 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,619 miles
    Test number
    196293024062
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass38,619 miles (+4,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,619 miles
    Test number
    415293824022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass34,190 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,190 miles
    Test number
    577133223050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,137 miles (+5,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,137 miles
    Test number
    225658012092
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass22,490 miles (+5,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,490 miles
    Test number
    115714211452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass17,203 miles (+4,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,203 miles
    Test number
    201583710070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass13,083 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,083 miles
    Test number
    780137129040
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L23 YEL

Does L23 YEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 YEL is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 YEL?
The MOT on L23 YEL is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 YEL done?
L23 YEL was recorded at 102,328 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 5,238 miles a year.
Has L23 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 YEL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 YEL 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 L23 YEL find?
L23 YEL passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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