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Nissan Micra

Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 998 cc

L80 CATMOT history

L80 CAT is a purple petrol Nissan Micra first used on 30 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 199,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

L80 CAT purple Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
199,958 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 CAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 CAT was last recorded at 199,958 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,926 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
8,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,958 miles
  • 2025 – 190,859 miles
  • 2024 – 180,481 miles
  • 2023 – 170,946 miles
  • 2022 – 164,134 miles
  • 2021 – 157,898 miles
  • 2020 – 153,061 miles
  • 2019 – 144,326 miles
  • 2018 – 135,667 miles
  • 2017 – 126,360 miles
  • 2016 – 117,129 miles
  • 2015 – 106,501 miles
  • 2014 – 95,682 miles
  • 2013 – 85,723 miles
  • 2012 – 74,595 miles
  • 2011 – 64,523 miles
  • 2010 – 56,520 miles
  • 2009 – 49,684 miles
  • 2008 – 42,296 miles
  • 2007 – 34,095 miles
  • 2006 – 25,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,958 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread, change asap (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread, change asap (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside ,front floor.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,958 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    199,958 miles
    Test number
    937305705126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread, change asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread, change asap (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail199,926 miles (+9,067)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,926 miles
    Test number
    388912346596
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread, change asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread, change asap (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass190,859 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    190,859 miles
    Test number
    535669243946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail190,702 miles (+10,221)5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,702 miles
    Test number
    570292579299
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan corroded near seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Wiper mechanism worn
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipe covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass180,481 miles (+9,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    180,481 miles
    Test number
    676991341781
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass170,946 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    170,946 miles
    Test number
    463478721938
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside ,front floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail170,846 miles (+6,712)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,846 miles
    Test number
    401375248266
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil ,on corner of sil. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil, on corner of sil. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside ,front floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass164,134 miles (+114)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    164,134 miles
    Test number
    238488112214
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure

  9. Fail164,020 miles (+6,122)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,020 miles
    Test number
    680952066101
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner door sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner door sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure

  10. Pass157,898 miles (+93)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    157,898 miles
    Test number
    564528697925
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper motor bolt missing

  11. Fail157,805 miles (+4,744)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,805 miles
    Test number
    653746476514
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper motor bolt missing

  12. Pass153,061 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    153,061 miles
    Test number
    541508189869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail153,023 miles (+8,697)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,023 miles
    Test number
    724077011720
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rust hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  14. Pass144,326 miles (+8,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,326 miles
    Test number
    700819965845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have cracks on tread

  15. Pass135,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,667 miles
    Test number
    881886424494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail135,667 miles (+9,307)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,667 miles
    Test number
    225151074188
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass126,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,360 miles
    Test number
    470973127440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail126,360 miles (+9,231)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,360 miles
    Test number
    683872695815
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass117,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,129 miles
    Test number
    728717984706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail117,129 miles (+10,628)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,129 miles
    Test number
    649178497568
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass106,501 miles (+10,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,501 miles
    Test number
    628849585049
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass95,682 miles (+9,959)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,682 miles
    Test number
    155071594034
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear and nearside front tyres are starting to perish

  23. Fail85,723 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,723 miles
    Test number
    125465793066
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass85,723 miles (+11,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,723 miles
    Test number
    489635593044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass74,595 miles (+10,072)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,595 miles
    Test number
    998383282022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,523 miles (+8,003)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,523 miles
    Test number
    297064491022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,520 miles (+6,836)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,520 miles
    Test number
    321586190065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,684 miles (+7,388)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,684 miles
    Test number
    461593199047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,296 miles (+8,201)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,296 miles
    Test number
    951525998087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,095 miles (+8,892)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,095 miles
    Test number
    483175897024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass25,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,203 miles
    Test number
    411092206124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L80 CAT

Does L80 CAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 CAT is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L80 CAT?
The MOT on L80 CAT is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L80 CAT done?
L80 CAT was recorded at 199,958 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 8,716 miles a year.
Has L80 CAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 CAT has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L80 CAT 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 L80 CAT find?
L80 CAT passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread, change asap; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread, change asap.

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