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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,386 cc

LS53 VLAMOT history

LS53 VLA is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 89,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

LS53 VLA blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,177 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,386 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VLA was last recorded at 89,177 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,329 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,848 miles
Average per year
3,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,177 miles
  • 2025 – 87,329 miles
  • 2024 – 85,498 miles
  • 2023 – 83,358 miles
  • 2022 – 81,793 miles
  • 2021 – 79,043 miles
  • 2020 – 75,767 miles
  • 2019 – 66,556 miles
  • 2018 – 58,851 miles
  • 2017 – 54,827 miles
  • 2016 – 51,436 miles
  • 2015 – 47,991 miles
  • 2014 – 44,241 miles
  • 2013 – 39,012 miles
  • 2012 – 37,197 miles
  • 2011 – 34,472 miles
  • 2009 – 28,388 miles
  • 2008 – 24,107 miles
  • 2007 – 18,939 miles
  • 2006 – 13,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,177 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,177 miles (+1,848)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,177 miles
    Test number
    698085208989
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass87,329 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,329 miles
    Test number
    835699753672
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail87,329 miles (+1,831)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,329 miles
    Test number
    196050752571
    • Repaired at testCentral Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass85,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,498 miles
    Test number
    837709704272
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail85,498 miles (+2,140)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,498 miles
    Test number
    670984462404
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass83,358 miles (+1,565)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,358 miles
    Test number
    309685838163
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass81,793 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,793 miles
    Test number
    887580104836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail81,793 miles (+2,750)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,793 miles
    Test number
    767223034208
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass79,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,043 miles
    Test number
    719309617845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail79,043 miles (+3,276)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,043 miles
    Test number
    839075020495
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,767 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,767 miles
    Test number
    589081230437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail75,767 miles (+9,211)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,767 miles
    Test number
    507336783244
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass66,556 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,556 miles
    Test number
    968628370302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail66,556 miles (+7,705)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,556 miles
    Test number
    852728959162
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass58,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,851 miles
    Test number
    285135697745
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner & outer edges slightly deteriorated

  16. Fail58,851 miles (+4,024)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,851 miles
    Test number
    534785041809
    • FailureCentral Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner & outer edges slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass54,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,827 miles
    Test number
    839932883432
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail54,827 miles (+3,391)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,827 miles
    Test number
    250737912349
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass51,436 miles (+3,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,436 miles
    Test number
    421379861869
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass47,991 miles (+3,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,991 miles
    Test number
    649467415167
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass44,241 miles (+5,229)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,241 miles
    Test number
    687199014142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass39,012 miles (+1,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,012 miles
    Test number
    228963663063
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass37,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,197 miles
    Test number
    637299502131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,197 miles (+2,725)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,197 miles
    Test number
    258377502485
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass34,472 miles (+6,084)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,472 miles
    Test number
    285701011489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,388 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,388 miles
    Test number
    271869189258
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass28,388 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,388 miles
    Test number
    564729789278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,107 miles (+5,168)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,107 miles
    Test number
    814361998263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,939 miles (+5,529)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,939 miles
    Test number
    643601897246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass13,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,410 miles
    Test number
    173119496221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VLA

Does LS53 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VLA is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VLA?
The MOT on LS53 VLA is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 VLA done?
LS53 VLA was recorded at 89,177 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 3,851 miles a year.
Has LS53 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VLA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 VLA 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 LS53 VLA find?
LS53 VLA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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