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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

LA51 DPKMOT history

LA51 DPK is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 76,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LA51 DPK blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
76,201 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 DPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 DPK was last recorded at 76,201 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 2,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,301 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,900 miles
Average per year
2,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,201 miles
  • 2025 – 73,301 miles
  • 2024 – 73,240 miles
  • 2023 – 71,927 miles
  • 2022 – 69,199 miles
  • 2021 – 67,053 miles
  • 2020 – 65,480 miles
  • 2019 – 62,835 miles
  • 2018 – 56,613 miles
  • 2017 – 55,403 miles
  • 2016 – 54,410 miles
  • 2015 – 52,199 miles
  • 2014 – 51,604 miles
  • 2013 – 50,405 miles
  • 2012 – 46,658 miles
  • 2011 – 42,325 miles
  • 2010 – 38,036 miles
  • 2009 – 33,822 miles
  • 2008 – 30,046 miles
  • 2007 – 26,265 miles
  • 2006 – 22,495 miles
  • 2005 – 18,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,201 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,201 miles (+2,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    76,201 miles
    Test number
    966893770308
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,301 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,301 miles
    Test number
    506056406408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail73,301 miles (+61)1 major6 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,301 miles
    Test number
    787053180715
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass73,240 miles (+1,313)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,240 miles
    Test number
    527661121214
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass71,927 miles (+2,728)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,927 miles
    Test number
    365138894834
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass69,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,199 miles
    Test number
    418761398735
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail69,197 miles (+2,144)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,197 miles
    Test number
    933511214355
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Pass67,053 miles (+1,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,053 miles
    Test number
    894699773028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat back worn at pivots
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass65,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,480 miles
    Test number
    621454672966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,478 miles (+2,643)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,478 miles
    Test number
    519094853530
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished

  11. Pass62,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    921257656168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres becoming perished splits and cracks

  12. Fail62,835 miles (+6,222)3 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    784603084415
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres becoming perished splits and cracks

  13. Pass56,613 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,613 miles
    Test number
    289787860830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,611 miles (+1,208)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,611 miles
    Test number
    301179328095
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass55,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,403 miles
    Test number
    820372643298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail55,403 miles (+993)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,403 miles
    Test number
    730005567340
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass54,410 miles (+2,211)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,410 miles
    Test number
    276727059014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,199 miles (+595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,199 miles
    Test number
    485683326728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass51,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,604 miles
    Test number
    298804094262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,604 miles (+1,199)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,604 miles
    Test number
    379490194428
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass50,405 miles (+3,747)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,405 miles
    Test number
    927981193221
    • NoteBoth rear tyres trad cracks allround(just within mot spec)

  22. Pass46,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,658 miles
    Test number
    959326282259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,658 miles (+4,333)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,658 miles
    Test number
    285926682255
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass42,325 miles (+4,289)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,325 miles
    Test number
    967697481272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,036 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,036 miles
    Test number
    160358480247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,822 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,822 miles
    Test number
    142032499268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,046 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,046 miles
    Test number
    532848798255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,265 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,265 miles
    Test number
    872592297218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,495 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,495 miles
    Test number
    133403496250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass18,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    18,033 miles
    Test number
    800390585257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 DPK

Does LA51 DPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 DPK is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 DPK?
The MOT on LA51 DPK is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 DPK done?
LA51 DPK was recorded at 76,201 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 2,783 miles a year.
Has LA51 DPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 DPK has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 DPK 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 DPK find?
LA51 DPK passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal; offside suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal.

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