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Nissan Micra

Beige · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

L5 OVLMOT history

L5 OVL is a beige petrol Nissan Micra first used on 1 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L5 OVL beige Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,970 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 OVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 OVL was last recorded at 74,970 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 3,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,130 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3,840 miles
Average per year
3,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,970 miles
  • 2025 – 71,130 miles
  • 2024 – 66,445 miles
  • 2023 – 63,399 miles
  • 2022 – 59,266 miles
  • 2021 – 54,635 miles
  • 2020 – 52,695 miles
  • 2019 – 46,088 miles
  • 2018 – 41,741 miles
  • 2017 – 40,584 miles
  • 2016 – 35,110 miles
  • 2014 – 24,558 miles
  • 2013 – 18,897 miles
  • 2012 – 17,788 miles
  • 2011 – 16,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,970 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront subframe bush slight play

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,970 miles (+3,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,970 miles
    Test number
    170988353899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe bush slight play

  2. Pass71,130 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    71,130 miles
    Test number
    665224603710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail71,122 miles (+4,677)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,122 miles
    Test number
    382795402251
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass66,445 miles (+20)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,445 miles
    Test number
    689103886021
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail66,425 miles (+3,026)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,425 miles
    Test number
    697897424749
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass63,399 miles (+4,133)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,399 miles
    Test number
    811126196825
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass59,266 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,266 miles
    Test number
    364697961539
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail59,266 miles (+4,631)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,266 miles
    Test number
    412134866586
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass54,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,635 miles
    Test number
    484823954311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,635 miles (+1,940)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,635 miles
    Test number
    176232772869
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass52,695 miles (+6,607)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,695 miles
    Test number
    875816256815
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass46,088 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,088 miles
    Test number
    281006715572
    • DangerousBoth front tyres run-flat and worn sidewalls
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp inop

  13. Fail46,088 miles (+4,347)1 dangerous3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,088 miles
    Test number
    531080082384
    • DangerousBoth front tyres run-flat and worn sidewalls
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testService brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp inop

  14. Pass41,741 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,741 miles
    Test number
    928064749346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,739 miles (+1,155)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,739 miles
    Test number
    480121408310
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  16. Pass40,584 miles (+5,474)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,584 miles
    Test number
    268550215637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,110 miles (+10,552)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,110 miles
    Test number
    884317728109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,558 miles (+5,661)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    24,558 miles
    Test number
    298592584417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,897 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,897 miles
    Test number
    256620373121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,788 miles (+1,483)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,788 miles
    Test number
    208783772165
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding

  21. Pass16,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,305 miles
    Test number
    508432571122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    162484570164
    • NoteNear side front tyre has a cut in side wall not down to cords

  23. FailMileage not read2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    512814470154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNear side front tyre has a cut in side wall not down to cords

Questions about L5 OVL

Does L5 OVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 OVL is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 OVL?
The MOT on L5 OVL is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 OVL done?
L5 OVL was recorded at 74,970 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,832 miles a year.
Has L5 OVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 OVL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 OVL 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 OVL find?
L5 OVL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes; front subframe bush slight play.

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