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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

L5 SMAMOT history

L5 SMA is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 17 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 47,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

L5 SMA red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
47,061 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SMA was last recorded at 47,061 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 11,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,361 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,700 miles
Average per year
3,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,061 miles
  • 2025 – 35,361 miles
  • 2024 – 27,503 miles
  • 2023 – 20,660 miles
  • 2022 – 15,466 miles
  • 2021 – 13,112 miles
  • 2020 – 12,495 miles
  • 2019 – 11,725 miles
  • 2018 – 10,803 miles
  • 2017 – 10,096 miles
  • 2016 – 6,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,061 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,061 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    47,061 miles
    Test number
    838084825811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail47,061 miles (+11,700)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,061 miles
    Test number
    691696854062
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass35,361 miles (+7,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    35,361 miles
    Test number
    800225007109
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass27,503 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    27,503 miles
    Test number
    702992139138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail27,503 miles (+6,843)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,503 miles
    Test number
    576927264477
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass20,660 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    20,660 miles
    Test number
    606913200843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  7. Fail20,660 miles (+5,194)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,660 miles
    Test number
    569583865560
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  8. Pass15,466 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    15,466 miles
    Test number
    943482115755
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail15,466 miles (+2,354)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,466 miles
    Test number
    184680133279
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass13,112 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    13,112 miles
    Test number
    413539903803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,495 miles (+770)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    12,495 miles
    Test number
    294517339249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade slightly torn

  12. Pass11,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    11,725 miles
    Test number
    785476716186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail11,725 miles (+922)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,725 miles
    Test number
    103531652765
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass10,803 miles (+707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    10,803 miles
    Test number
    131004918313
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass10,096 miles (+3,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    10,096 miles
    Test number
    702197930354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass6,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    6,513 miles
    Test number
    170598220772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L5 SMA

Does L5 SMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SMA is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 SMA?
The MOT on L5 SMA is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 SMA done?
L5 SMA was recorded at 47,061 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 3,951 miles a year.
Has L5 SMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SMA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 SMA 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 SMA find?
L5 SMA passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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