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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,240 cc

LS05 VUVMOT history

LS05 VUV is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 199,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2024.

LS05 VUV silver Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2024
Mileage
199,964 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
9,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,240 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS05 VUV was last recorded at 199,964 miles on 9 Oct 2024, 2,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,956 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,008 miles
Average per year
9,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 199,964 miles
  • 2023 – 197,956 miles
  • 2022 – 196,897 miles
  • 2021 – 194,562 miles
  • 2020 – 192,611 miles
  • 2019 – 190,511 miles
  • 2018 – 188,418 miles
  • 2017 – 186,055 miles
  • 2016 – 182,853 miles
  • 2015 – 180,376 miles
  • 2014 – 177,075 miles
  • 2013 – 155,020 miles
  • 2012 – 128,679 miles
  • 2011 – 101,095 miles
  • 2010 – 75,721 miles
  • 2009 – 61,689 miles
  • 2008 – 53,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail199,964 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail199,964 miles (+2,008)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,964 miles
    Test number
    535992564468
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass197,956 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    197,956 miles
    Test number
    869223770068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail197,956 miles (+1,059)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,956 miles
    Test number
    734109932323
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass196,897 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    196,897 miles
    Test number
    307754256063
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail196,897 miles (+2,335)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,897 miles
    Test number
    545566971864
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass194,562 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    194,562 miles
    Test number
    872577383949
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail194,562 miles (+1,951)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,562 miles
    Test number
    504514482902
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass192,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    192,611 miles
    Test number
    678551569493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail192,609 miles (+2,098)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,609 miles
    Test number
    184773458074
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass190,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    190,511 miles
    Test number
    186144667467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail190,511 miles (+2,093)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,511 miles
    Test number
    153928565347
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass188,418 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    188,418 miles
    Test number
    330135795860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail188,417 miles (+2,362)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,417 miles
    Test number
    613341383525
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass186,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    186,055 miles
    Test number
    733560293811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail186,055 miles (+3,202)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,055 miles
    Test number
    551265455961
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass182,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    182,853 miles
    Test number
    945256108868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail182,853 miles (+2,477)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,853 miles
    Test number
    596756719744
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass180,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    180,376 miles
    Test number
    259844940753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail180,376 miles (+3,301)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,376 miles
    Test number
    525055477873
    • FailureCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass177,075 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    177,075 miles
    Test number
    757253404319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEhaust baffles loose
    • NoteEngine warning light on
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteExhaust rear section in poor condition

  21. Fail177,075 miles (+22,055)8 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,075 miles
    Test number
    266423094213
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEhaust baffles loose
    • NoteEngine warning light on
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteExhaust rear section in poor condition

  22. Pass155,020 miles (+26,341)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    155,020 miles
    Test number
    827328423221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass128,679 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    128,679 miles
    Test number
    936048342252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail128,435 miles (+27,340)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,435 miles
    Test number
    196630432288
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  25. Pass101,095 miles (+25,374)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    101,095 miles
    Test number
    276305331273
    • NoteRear bumper cracked
    • NoteSlight cracking to rear tyres
    • NoteWheel trims damaged

  26. Pass75,721 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,721 miles
    Test number
    664396230289
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

  27. Fail75,720 miles (+14,031)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,720 miles
    Test number
    344526330444
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

  28. Pass61,689 miles (+8,446)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,689 miles
    Test number
    302960239239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  29. Pass53,243 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,243 miles
    Test number
    362335028204
    • NoteDrivers side inner washer jet requires adjustment.
    • NoteWipers starting to smear.

Questions about LS05 VUV

Does LS05 VUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 VUV expired on 30 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VUV?
The MOT on LS05 VUV expired on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 VUV done?
LS05 VUV was recorded at 199,964 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2024, an average of 9,080 miles a year.
Has LS05 VUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VUV has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 VUV 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 LS05 VUV find?
LS05 VUV failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2024 with 3 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp light intensity severely reduced; nearside rear outer subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside headlamp light intensity severely reduced, and 6 more.

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