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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,240 cc

LS61 VLMMOT history

LS61 VLM is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LS61 VLM blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,410 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,240 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 VLM was last recorded at 78,410 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,360 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,050 miles
Average per year
5,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,410 miles
  • 2025 – 77,360 miles
  • 2024 – 68,732 miles
  • 2023 – 60,071 miles
  • 2022 – 51,465 miles
  • 2021 – 47,206 miles
  • 2020 – 45,554 miles
  • 2019 – 43,319 miles
  • 2018 – 40,466 miles
  • 2017 – 37,039 miles
  • 2016 – 30,629 miles
  • 2015 – 23,779 miles
  • 2014 – 17,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,410 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play
  • AdvisoryClutch paddle anti slip rubber worn out

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Track rod end slightly misaligned both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,410 miles (+1,050)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,410 miles
    Test number
    887738617711
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryClutch paddle anti slip rubber worn out

  2. Pass77,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,360 miles
    Test number
    741037853239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail77,360 miles (+8,628)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,360 miles
    Test number
    847286618718
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass68,732 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    378393280537
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly misaligned both side (2.1.3 (e))

  5. Fail68,684 miles (+8,613)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,684 miles
    Test number
    425530138917
    • MajorFront Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly misaligned both side (2.1.3 (e))

  6. Pass60,071 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,071 miles
    Test number
    476342162878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,064 miles (+8,599)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,064 miles
    Test number
    749282001759
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass51,465 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,465 miles
    Test number
    487293937404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail51,465 miles (+4,259)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,465 miles
    Test number
    388243593072
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass47,206 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    47,206 miles
    Test number
    686467215399
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail47,206 miles (+1,652)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,206 miles
    Test number
    379962363929
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass45,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,554 miles
    Test number
    962476086510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail45,554 miles (+2,235)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,554 miles
    Test number
    618060447154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass43,319 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,319 miles
    Test number
    796664999449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,466 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,466 miles
    Test number
    749441492798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,039 miles (+6,410)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,039 miles
    Test number
    607756346879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,629 miles (+6,850)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,629 miles
    Test number
    960736126448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,779 miles (+6,416)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,779 miles
    Test number
    397209246554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    17,363 miles
    Test number
    785089834291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 VLM

Does LS61 VLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 VLM is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VLM?
The MOT on LS61 VLM is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 VLM done?
LS61 VLM was recorded at 78,410 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,062 miles a year.
Has LS61 VLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VLM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 VLM 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 LS61 VLM find?
LS61 VLM passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight play; clutch paddle anti slip rubber worn out.

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