
Nissan Micra
Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
LP12 ELCMOT history
LP12 ELC is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 46,762 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 46,762 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,610 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP12 ELC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Micra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP12 ELC was last recorded at 46,762 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 46,762 miles · 9 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,610 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 46,762 miles
- 2025 – 44,812 miles
- 2024 – 40,891 miles
- 2022 – 34,349 miles
- 2020 – 20,693 miles
- 2019 – 19,079 miles
- 2018 – 18,127 miles
- 2017 – 14,960 miles
- 2016 – 10,352 miles
- 2015 – 7,776 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlight slight looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySurface rust under vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,762 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 46,762 miles
- Test number
- 200889513215
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlight slight loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface rust under vehicle
Fail46,762 miles (+1,950)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,762 miles
- Test number
- 681809310275
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlight slight loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface rust under vehicle
Pass44,812 miles (+58)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 44,812 miles
- Test number
- 197450664824
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp slightly loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail44,754 miles (+3,863)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,754 miles
- Test number
- 533641838135
- MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp slightly loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass40,891 miles (+6,542)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 40,891 miles
- Test number
- 422347097295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,349 miles (+8,118)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 34,349 miles
- Test number
- 648330989028
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,231 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 26,231 miles
- Test number
- 633891088295
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail26,231 miles (+5,538)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,231 miles
- Test number
- 149363741352
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass20,693 miles (+1,614)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 20,693 miles
- Test number
- 625451537701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,079 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 19,079 miles
- Test number
- 257635135463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,078 miles (+951)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,078 miles
- Test number
- 946702939748
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass18,127 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 18,127 miles
- Test number
- 386979736293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,127 miles (+3,167)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,127 miles
- Test number
- 403551131841
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /cut on s/wall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing on s/wall
Pass14,960 miles (+4,608)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 14,960 miles
- Test number
- 107531494413
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut on s/wall
- AdvisoryBoth wiper blades smearing screen slighty
Pass10,352 miles (+2,576)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 10,352 miles
- Test number
- 906977329767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 7,776 miles
- Test number
- 638804675159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,776 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,776 miles
- Test number
- 977824675102
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about LP12 ELC
- Does LP12 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 ELC is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP12 ELC?
- The MOT on LP12 ELC is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP12 ELC done?
- LP12 ELC was recorded at 46,762 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,610 miles a year.
- Has LP12 ELC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP12 ELC has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP12 ELC 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 LP12 ELC find?
- LP12 ELC passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front headlight slight loose; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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