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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,348 cc

L5 GWCMOT history

L5 GWC is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 25 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 36 MOT tests, with 108,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L5 GWC silver Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
108,621 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
36
22 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 GWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,348 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 GWC was last recorded at 108,621 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,599 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
4,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,621 miles
  • 2025 – 104,098 miles
  • 2024 – 99,541 miles
  • 2023 – 96,068 miles
  • 2022 – 94,159 miles
  • 2021 – 91,761 miles
  • 2020 – 89,513 miles
  • 2019 – 83,941 miles
  • 2018 – 77,575 miles
  • 2017 – 73,757 miles
  • 2016 – 71,419 miles
  • 2015 – 69,047 miles
  • 2014 – 65,438 miles
  • 2013 – 60,611 miles
  • 2012 – 56,958 miles
  • 2011 – 52,412 miles
  • 2010 – 48,157 miles
  • 2009 – 44,668 miles
  • 2008 – 42,235 miles
  • 2007 – 37,505 miles
  • 2006 – 29,287 miles
  • 2005 – 20,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,621 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

36 tests since 24 Jan 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,621 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    108,621 miles
    Test number
    307722970582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,599 miles (+4,501)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,599 miles
    Test number
    549350337184
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,098 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,098 miles
    Test number
    188427523516
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail104,088 miles (+4,547)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,088 miles
    Test number
    385940219403
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass99,541 miles (+3,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,541 miles
    Test number
    134920635753
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plate worn
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill feels slightly weak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass96,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    843746023470
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail96,068 miles (+1,909)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    622254700459
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,159 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,159 miles
    Test number
    562931586939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,125 miles (+2,364)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,125 miles
    Test number
    997044025215
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass91,761 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,761 miles
    Test number
    582509699272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,513 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,513 miles
    Test number
    775739024116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,504 miles (+5,563)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,504 miles
    Test number
    717266567807
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass83,941 miles (+6,366)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,941 miles
    Test number
    410516469648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,575 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,575 miles
    Test number
    570717757903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,457 miles (+3,700)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,457 miles
    Test number
    359150906097
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass73,757 miles (+2,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,757 miles
    Test number
    916368995192
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded

  17. Pass71,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,419 miles
    Test number
    917165094859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,419 miles (+2,372)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,419 miles
    Test number
    874995726292
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass69,047 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,047 miles
    Test number
    149800915461
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s front wheel binding slightly

  20. Fail69,047 miles (+3,609)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,047 miles
    Test number
    667950515040
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s front wheel binding slightly

  21. Pass65,438 miles (+4,827)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,438 miles
    Test number
    495231514019
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs rusted on inside

  22. Fail60,611 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,611 miles
    Test number
    708659713053
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass60,611 miles (+3,653)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,611 miles
    Test number
    966449813053
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail56,958 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,958 miles
    Test number
    896041822019
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass56,958 miles (+4,546)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,958 miles
    Test number
    948001322074
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass52,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,412 miles
    Test number
    229372321056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,412 miles (+4,255)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,412 miles
    Test number
    268032221002
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass48,157 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,157 miles
    Test number
    720205620057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail48,112 miles (+3,444)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,112 miles
    Test number
    612993720005
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyre pressures low

  30. Pass44,668 miles (+2,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,668 miles
    Test number
    174181139038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Pass42,235 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,235 miles
    Test number
    233171528033
    • NoteAdvise stone chips in front screen

  32. Fail42,235 miles (+4,730)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,235 miles
    Test number
    190001628027
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise stone chips in front screen

  33. Pass37,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,505 miles
    Test number
    104398317477
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  34. Fail37,505 miles (+8,218)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,505 miles
    Test number
    513718717013
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  35. Pass29,287 miles (+8,904)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,287 miles
    Test number
    320895226043
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TOP STRUT MOUNT

  36. Pass20,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2006
    Odometer
    20,383 miles
    Test number
    733015915233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 GWC

Does L5 GWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GWC is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 GWC?
The MOT on L5 GWC is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 GWC done?
L5 GWC was recorded at 108,621 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 4,189 miles a year.
Has L5 GWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 GWC has failed 14 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 GWC 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 L5 GWC find?
L5 GWC passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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