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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,240 cc

L5 VAGMOT history

L5 VAG is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 19 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2023.

L5 VAG blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2024
Mileage
85,941 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,240 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VAG was last recorded at 85,941 miles on 9 Sept 2023, 5,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Aug 2021: 78,044 miles, lower than 84,976 miles on 11 Dec 2020.

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
80,356 miles · 9 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5,585 miles
Average per year
4,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,941 miles
  • 2022 – 80,356 miles
  • 2021 – 78,044 miles
  • 2020 – 84,976 miles
  • 2019 – 75,485 miles
  • 2018 – 74,511 miles
  • 2017 – 72,669 miles
  • 2016 – 70,879 miles
  • 2015 – 68,927 miles
  • 2014 – 64,936 miles
  • 2013 – 58,641 miles
  • 2012 – 51,360 miles
  • 2011 – 42,585 miles
  • 2010 – 34,058 miles
  • 2009 – 24,053 miles
  • 2008 – 14,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,941 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,941 miles (+5,585)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,941 miles
    Test number
    337451884834
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,356 miles (+2,312)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,356 miles
    Test number
    110219011884
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,044 miles (-6,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,044 miles
    Test number
    325125662336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass84,976 miles (+9,491)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,976 miles
    Test number
    832796505320
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass75,485 miles (+974)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,485 miles
    Test number
    964731367376
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass74,511 miles (+1,842)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,511 miles
    Test number
    559629808965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass72,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,669 miles
    Test number
    178114234946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail72,669 miles (+1,790)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,669 miles
    Test number
    683650497772
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass70,879 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,879 miles
    Test number
    206001318308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,927 miles (+3,991)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,927 miles
    Test number
    103411770491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,936 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,936 miles
    Test number
    539805984144
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteVery bad engine oil leak.(sump pouris)

  12. Fail64,936 miles (+6,295)5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,936 miles
    Test number
    758345884156
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs very worn corroded and heavily lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads very low
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteOffside front bottom arm rear bush starting to seperate
    • NoteVery bad engine oil leak.(sump pouris)

  13. Pass58,641 miles (+7,281)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,641 miles
    Test number
    587909273158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R & O/S/R tyres on markers & bold outside edge.

  14. Fail51,360 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    216266082175
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass51,360 miles (+8,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    815906082180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass42,585 miles (+8,527)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,585 miles
    Test number
    507589681175
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres on minimum depth
    • NoteAdvise slight play at nearside lower ball joint

  17. Pass34,058 miles (+10,005)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,058 miles
    Test number
    963925690175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,053 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,053 miles
    Test number
    212880089141
    • NoteCorrision on exhaust
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering arm

  19. Fail24,053 miles (+9,816)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,053 miles
    Test number
    702240389137
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrision on exhaust
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering arm

  20. Pass14,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,237 miles
    Test number
    401321108277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail14,237 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,237 miles
    Test number
    374671908409
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 VAG

Does L5 VAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 VAG expired on 8 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 VAG?
The MOT on L5 VAG expired on 8 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 VAG done?
L5 VAG was recorded at 85,941 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2023, an average of 4,736 miles a year.
Has L5 VAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VAG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on L5 VAG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 VAG find?
L5 VAG passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2023 with 8 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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