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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.

LP12 ELC silver Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass46,762 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass40,891 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    40,891 miles
    Test number
    422347097295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass20,693 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    20,693 miles
    Test number
    625451537701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    19,079 miles
    Test number
    257635135463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass18,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    18,127 miles
    Test number
    386979736293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass10,352 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    10,352 miles
    Test number
    906977329767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    7,776 miles
    Test number
    638804675159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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