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Nissan Sunny

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

L49 RKUMOT history

L49 RKU is a black petrol Nissan Sunny first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 16 MOT tests, with 85,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
85,362 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
16
8 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L49 RKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Sunny
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L49 RKU was last recorded at 85,362 miles on 1 May 2026, 204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Nov 2005: 102,294 km, lower than 103,291 km on 15 Nov 2005.
  • 1 Jul 2010: 13,637 miles, lower than 125,847 miles on 22 Aug 2008.
  • 11 Apr 2024: 85,151 miles, lower than 155,961 miles on 6 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,158 miles · 30 May 2024
Between the last two tests
204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,362 miles
  • 2024 – 85,158 miles
  • 2012 – 155,961 miles
  • 2010 – 136,398 miles
  • 2008 – 125,847 miles
  • 2007 – 120,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,362 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive OIL FILTER HOUSEING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL FILTER HOUSEING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,362 miles (+204)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    85,362 miles
    Test number
    440695541132
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive OIL FILTER HOUSEING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,158 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,158 miles
    Test number
    263195445566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL FILTER HOUSEING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,158 miles (+7)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,158 miles
    Test number
    719876210131
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL FILTER HOUSEING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail85,151 miles (-70,810)1 dangerous14 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,151 miles
    Test number
    602670513086
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass155,961 miles (+19,563)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    155,961 miles
    Test number
    117918852143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  6. Fail136,398 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,398 miles
    Test number
    512792600233
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Pass136,398 miles (+122,761)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    136,398 miles
    Test number
    704292400211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail13,637 miles (-112,210)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,637 miles
    Test number
    354772380133
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass125,847 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    125,847 miles
    Test number
    572165638272
    • 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)

  10. Fail125,845 miles (+5,384)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,845 miles
    Test number
    864824238283
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  11. Pass120,461 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    120,461 miles
    Test number
    353003237455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,199 miles (+4,352)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,199 miles
    Test number
    360626727490
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass112,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    112,847 miles
    Test number
    270580627135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,847 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,847 miles
    Test number
    262600127187
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

  15. Pass102,294 km (-997)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    102,294 km
    Test number
    880927325338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,291 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,291 km
    Test number
    523239015321
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L49 RKU

Does L49 RKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L49 RKU is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L49 RKU?
The MOT on L49 RKU is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L49 RKU done?
L49 RKU was recorded at 85,362 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026.
Has L49 RKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L49 RKU has failed 8 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L49 RKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 23 Nov 2005. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L49 RKU find?
L49 RKU passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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