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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 998 cc

LA51 UFJMOT history

LA51 UFJ is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 9 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 37,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LA51 UFJ silver Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
37,169 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 UFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 UFJ was last recorded at 37,169 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 6,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2024: 25,205 miles, lower than 25,402 miles on 14 Oct 2024.

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
30,629 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,540 miles
Average per year
1,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,169 miles
  • 2025 – 30,629 miles
  • 2024 – 25,205 miles
  • 2023 – 20,706 miles
  • 2022 – 15,037 miles
  • 2021 – 10,256 miles
  • 2019 – 9,912 miles
  • 2018 – 9,294 miles
  • 2017 – 8,284 miles
  • 2015 – 6,588 miles
  • 2014 – 4,884 miles
  • 2013 – 3,629 miles
  • 2011 – 829 miles
  • 2008 – 826 miles
  • 2007 – 822 miles
  • 2006 – 819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,169 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,169 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    37,169 miles
    Test number
    471217161347
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. Fail37,169 miles (+6,540)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,169 miles
    Test number
    989395729010
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. Pass30,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    30,629 miles
    Test number
    161059816397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail30,629 miles (+5,424)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,629 miles
    Test number
    778369718123
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass25,205 miles (-197)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    25,205 miles
    Test number
    365479204431
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover loose (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail25,402 miles (+4,696)1 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,402 miles
    Test number
    795602934429
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover loose (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass20,706 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    20,706 miles
    Test number
    958556908939
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner tread worn (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding
  8. Fail20,706 miles (+5,669)3 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,706 miles
    Test number
    193920160377
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to tread and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner tread worn (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding
  9. Pass15,037 miles (+4,781)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    15,037 miles
    Test number
    705291572891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,256 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    10,256 miles
    Test number
    573450338538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,912 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    9,912 miles
    Test number
    754696741591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,294 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    9,294 miles
    Test number
    460806753685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,284 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    8,284 miles
    Test number
    254046750070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass6,588 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    6,588 miles
    Test number
    165257505903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass4,884 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    4,884 miles
    Test number
    729312604226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass3,629 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    3,629 miles
    Test number
    937915833273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass829 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    829 miles
    Test number
    247814201182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass826 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    826 miles
    Test number
    241344768410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass822 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    822 miles
    Test number
    373034147062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass819 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    819 miles
    Test number
    784488836037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 UFJ

Does LA51 UFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 UFJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 UFJ?
The MOT on LA51 UFJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 UFJ done?
LA51 UFJ was recorded at 37,169 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 1,757 miles a year.
Has LA51 UFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 UFJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 UFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 UFJ find?
LA51 UFJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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