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Nissan Micra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

LA51 DPFMOT history

LA51 DPF is a grey petrol Nissan Micra first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

LA51 DPF grey Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2025
Mileage
64,842 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 DPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 DPF was last recorded at 64,842 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 1,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,847 miles · 21 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,995 miles
Average per year
2,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,842 miles
  • 2024 – 62,847 miles
  • 2023 – 57,401 miles
  • 2022 – 54,715 miles
  • 2021 – 53,418 miles
  • 2020 – 52,591 miles
  • 2017 – 52,279 miles
  • 2015 – 47,315 miles
  • 2014 – 41,076 miles
  • 2013 – 34,047 miles
  • 2012 – 27,388 miles
  • 2011 – 22,121 miles
  • 2010 – 13,381 miles
  • 2009 – 10,424 miles
  • 2008 – 9,660 miles
  • 2007 – 8,559 miles
  • 2006 – 7,519 miles
  • 2005 – 6,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail64,842 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorCentral Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member under Rad (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderside and all front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail64,842 miles (+1,995)1 dangerous10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,842 miles
    Test number
    627591903639
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member under Rad (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and all front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

  2. Pass62,847 miles (+5,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,847 miles
    Test number
    993800162453
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass57,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,401 miles
    Test number
    577685123305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail57,401 miles (+2,686)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,401 miles
    Test number
    479313522471
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass54,715 miles (+1,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,715 miles
    Test number
    831661843471
    • AdvisoryBrake fuild cap missing

  6. Pass53,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,418 miles
    Test number
    433157503946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,418 miles (+827)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,418 miles
    Test number
    337511247663
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass52,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,591 miles
    Test number
    485145980837
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail52,591 miles (+312)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,591 miles
    Test number
    285942900997
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass52,279 miles (+4,964)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,279 miles
    Test number
    895787887119
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass47,315 miles (+6,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,315 miles
    Test number
    729123205650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail41,076 miles2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,076 miles
    Test number
    185255424396
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres splitting around side wall but not to cords

  13. Pass41,076 miles (+7,029)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,076 miles
    Test number
    916365624383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres splitting around side wall but not to cords

  14. Pass34,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,047 miles
    Test number
    755749923331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,047 miles (+6,659)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,047 miles
    Test number
    486047923407
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass27,388 miles (+5,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,388 miles
    Test number
    845065442338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass22,121 miles (+8,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,121 miles
    Test number
    617457231378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass13,381 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,381 miles
    Test number
    413328530317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,424 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    10,424 miles
    Test number
    322083349312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,660 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    9,660 miles
    Test number
    613107648389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,559 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    8,559 miles
    Test number
    421145547375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,519 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    7,519 miles
    Test number
    723107746342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    6,725 miles
    Test number
    371742345350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 DPF

Does LA51 DPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 DPF expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 DPF?
The MOT on LA51 DPF expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 DPF done?
LA51 DPF was recorded at 64,842 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 2,956 miles a year.
Has LA51 DPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 DPF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 DPF 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 LA51 DPF find?
LA51 DPF failed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 5 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; central front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member under rad; front headlamp aim too low both, and 13 more.

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