
Nissan Micra
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,348 cc
LA51 DPXMOT history
LA51 DPX is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,821 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 84,821 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,132 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 DPX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Micra
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,348 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 11 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 DPX was last recorded at 84,821 miles on 10 Jan 2022, 2,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 82,594 miles · 7 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,227 miles
- Average per year
- 4,132 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 84,821 miles
- 2021 – 82,594 miles
- 2019 – 81,717 miles
- 2018 – 76,608 miles
- 2017 – 75,246 miles
- 2016 – 73,287 miles
- 2015 – 71,624 miles
- 2014 – 67,137 miles
- 2013 – 61,599 miles
- 2012 – 54,639 miles
- 2011 – 46,888 miles
- 2010 – 40,267 miles
- 2008 – 34,253 miles
- 2007 – 28,749 miles
- 2006 – 18,641 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,821 miles (+2,227)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 84,821 miles
- Test number
- 438798026885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,594 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 82,594 miles
- Test number
- 784013258253
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail82,594 miles (+877)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,594 miles
- Test number
- 403181797754
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass81,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 81,717 miles
- Test number
- 978283781506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,717 miles (+2,409)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,717 miles
- Test number
- 628594314347
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass79,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 79,308 miles
- Test number
- 239206881418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,308 miles (+2,700)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,308 miles
- Test number
- 450707088270
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass76,608 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 76,608 miles
- Test number
- 576827821341
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail76,608 miles (+1,362)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,608 miles
- Test number
- 258074298584
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,246 miles (+1,959)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 75,246 miles
- Test number
- 765676838891
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryDamage to rear bumper and tailgate.
Pass73,287 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 73,287 miles
- Test number
- 944913045850
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp
Fail73,287 miles (+1,663)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,287 miles
- Test number
- 525190078281
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp
Pass71,624 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 71,624 miles
- Test number
- 535354315053
- NoteBrake pipes pitted
Fail71,624 miles (+4,487)8 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,624 miles
- Test number
- 977134215016
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrake pipes pitted
Pass67,137 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 67,137 miles
- Test number
- 929871914035
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteAuxilary drivebelt breaking up and needs replacing
- NoteNearside front tyre low on tread
Fail67,137 miles (+5,538)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,137 miles
- Test number
- 358680614083
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteAuxilary drivebelt breaking up and needs replacing
- NoteNearside front tyre low on tread
Pass61,599 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 61,599 miles
- Test number
- 415832103087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,598 miles (+6,959)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,598 miles
- Test number
- 205252103026
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBattery insecure
Pass54,639 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 54,639 miles
- Test number
- 576730512097
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked
Fail54,638 miles (+7,750)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,638 miles
- Test number
- 637350812018
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteMain beam warning light stays on dashboard
- NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked
Pass46,888 miles (+6,621)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 46,888 miles
- Test number
- 847162011035
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NotePassinger door mirror cracked
- NoteRear number plate becoming unclear
Pass40,267 miles (+6,014)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 40,267 miles
- Test number
- 943309610016
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Pass34,253 miles (+5,504)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 34,253 miles
- Test number
- 841569838334
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass28,749 miles (+6,725)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 28,749 miles
- Test number
- 464325447410
- 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)
Pass22,024 miles (+3,383)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 22,024 miles
- Test number
- 640392307002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,641 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 18,641 miles
- Test number
- 964944706083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 DPX
- Does LA51 DPX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 DPX expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 DPX?
- The MOT on LA51 DPX expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 DPX done?
- LA51 DPX was recorded at 84,821 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2022, an average of 4,132 miles a year.
- Has LA51 DPX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 DPX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LA51 DPX 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 DPX find?
- LA51 DPX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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