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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,240 cc

L29 XMBMOT history

L29 XMB is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 15 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

L29 XMB silver Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,220 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 XMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,240 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 XMB was last recorded at 81,220 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,208 miles · 10 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,220 miles
  • 2025 – 79,887 miles
  • 2024 – 79,086 miles
  • 2023 – 77,538 miles
  • 2022 – 75,505 miles
  • 2021 – 73,101 miles
  • 2020 – 72,389 miles
  • 2019 – 72,142 miles
  • 2018 – 69,749 miles
  • 2017 – 61,328 miles
  • 2016 – 54,084 miles
  • 2015 – 48,729 miles
  • 2014 – 42,894 miles
  • 2013 – 34,839 miles
  • 2012 – 27,229 miles
  • 2011 – 19,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,220 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corrodedRecorded 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 Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,220 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,220 miles
    Test number
    736727885801
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded

  2. Fail81,208 miles (+1,321)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,208 miles
    Test number
    279159047930
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded

  3. Pass79,887 miles (+801)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,887 miles
    Test number
    717483500867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass79,086 miles (+1,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,086 miles
    Test number
    138398261560
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened INNER TOP WHEEL ARCH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,538 miles
    Test number
    101099294579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,538 miles (+2,033)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,538 miles
    Test number
    204687093704
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,505 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,505 miles
    Test number
    545408450377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,101 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,101 miles
    Test number
    468447076507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,096 miles (+707)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,096 miles
    Test number
    918039404723
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass72,389 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,389 miles
    Test number
    218324905325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,142 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,142 miles
    Test number
    410131101385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,749 miles
    Test number
    588091064755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,747 miles (+8,419)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,747 miles
    Test number
    182232702184
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass61,328 miles (+7,244)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,328 miles
    Test number
    229962846741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,084 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,084 miles
    Test number
    553674912633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,729 miles (+5,835)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,729 miles
    Test number
    447326344043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,894 miles (+8,055)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,894 miles
    Test number
    455058234396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,839 miles (+7,610)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,839 miles
    Test number
    488088733362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,229 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,229 miles
    Test number
    119613632314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    19,308 miles
    Test number
    458082241318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 XMB

Does L29 XMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 XMB is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 XMB?
The MOT on L29 XMB is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 XMB done?
L29 XMB was recorded at 81,220 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 4,167 miles a year.
Has L29 XMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 XMB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 XMB 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 L29 XMB find?
L29 XMB passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust system corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; both front shock absorbers corroded.

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