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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

L40 LTWMOT history

L40 LTW is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 4 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

L40 LTW red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,488 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LTW was last recorded at 72,488 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 2,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,736 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,752 miles
Average per year
4,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,488 miles
  • 2025 – 69,736 miles
  • 2024 – 66,735 miles
  • 2023 – 64,156 miles
  • 2022 – 61,817 miles
  • 2021 – 59,411 miles
  • 2020 – 58,095 miles
  • 2019 – 49,279 miles
  • 2018 – 41,236 miles
  • 2017 – 32,112 miles
  • 2016 – 25,727 miles
  • 2015 – 20,616 miles
  • 2014 – 16,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,488 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,488 miles (+2,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,488 miles
    Test number
    373854472199
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass69,736 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    69,736 miles
    Test number
    399852245940
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BREAK PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Fail69,732 miles (+2,997)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,732 miles
    Test number
    374027806856
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BREAK PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass66,735 miles (+2,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    526852208611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass64,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,156 miles
    Test number
    677668478504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,156 miles (+2,339)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,156 miles
    Test number
    611531927661
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn & Balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn & Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass61,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,817 miles
    Test number
    739105240465
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail61,817 miles (+2,406)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,817 miles
    Test number
    268088277354
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass59,411 miles (+1,316)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,411 miles
    Test number
    597418328201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer rattles
  10. Pass58,095 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,095 miles
    Test number
    101302909405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail58,095 miles (+8,816)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,095 miles
    Test number
    150292814565
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass49,279 miles (+8,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,279 miles
    Test number
    679619372871
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
  13. Pass41,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,236 miles
    Test number
    755342160333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,236 miles (+9,124)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,236 miles
    Test number
    368450685461
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear will not rotate freely when jacked up
  15. Pass32,112 miles (+6,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,112 miles
    Test number
    234180919874
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass25,727 miles (+5,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,727 miles
    Test number
    600294147706
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack.
  17. Pass20,616 miles (+4,485)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,616 miles
    Test number
    827308125158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding
  18. Pass16,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    16,131 miles
    Test number
    329194534196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 LTW

Does L40 LTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LTW is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LTW?
The MOT on L40 LTW is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 LTW done?
L40 LTW was recorded at 72,488 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,623 miles a year.
Has L40 LTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LTW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 LTW 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 L40 LTW find?
L40 LTW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes.

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