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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,240 cc

LS12 VTCMOT history

LS12 VTC is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LS12 VTC red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
148,044 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VTC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,240 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VTC was last recorded at 148,044 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 12,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,813 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,231 miles
Average per year
12,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,044 miles
  • 2025 – 135,813 miles
  • 2024 – 127,517 miles
  • 2023 – 107,513 miles
  • 2022 – 92,540 miles
  • 2021 – 76,856 miles
  • 2020 – 65,011 miles
  • 2019 – 51,883 miles
  • 2018 – 36,891 miles
  • 2017 – 24,186 miles
  • 2016 – 19,490 miles
  • 2015 – 14,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,044 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,044 miles (+12,231)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    148,044 miles
    Test number
    880838514740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,813 miles (+8,296)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,813 miles
    Test number
    614745231401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,517 miles (+20,004)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,517 miles
    Test number
    969996891664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,513 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,513 miles
    Test number
    926763093368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,479 miles (+14,939)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,479 miles
    Test number
    376287112740
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass92,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,540 miles
    Test number
    988262954597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,539 miles (+15,683)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,539 miles
    Test number
    589674793888
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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))
  8. Pass76,856 miles (+11,845)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,856 miles
    Test number
    138358665502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  9. Pass65,011 miles (+13,128)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,011 miles
    Test number
    168180110011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. Pass51,883 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,883 miles
    Test number
    319231088469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail51,883 miles (+14,992)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,883 miles
    Test number
    575321047617
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass36,891 miles (+12,705)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,891 miles
    Test number
    627288112214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,186 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,186 miles
    Test number
    563979142224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,490 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,490 miles
    Test number
    910525755649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,371 miles
    Test number
    645837985061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 VTC

Does LS12 VTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VTC is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VTC?
The MOT on LS12 VTC is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 VTC done?
LS12 VTC was recorded at 148,044 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 12,163 miles a year.
Has LS12 VTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VTC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 VTC 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 LS12 VTC find?
LS12 VTC passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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