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Nissan Micra

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

LU53 CALMOT history

LU53 CAL is a black petrol Nissan Micra first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 78,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LU53 CAL black Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,665 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 CAL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 CAL was last recorded at 78,665 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 9,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,784 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,881 miles
Average per year
6,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,665 miles
  • 2025 – 68,784 miles
  • 2024 – 64,774 miles
  • 2023 – 59,136 miles
  • 2022 – 50,423 miles
  • 2021 – 40,237 miles
  • 2020 – 34,288 miles
  • 2019 – 34,130 miles
  • 2018 – 29,413 miles
  • 2017 – 24,147 miles
  • 2016 – 18,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,665 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-60-15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,665 miles
    Test number
    773663607274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail78,665 miles (+9,881)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,665 miles
    Test number
    419606214760
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass68,784 miles (+4,010)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,784 miles
    Test number
    318166222494
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass64,774 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,774 miles
    Test number
    179135778534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail64,750 miles (+5,614)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,750 miles
    Test number
    758853131751
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass59,136 miles (+8,713)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    59,136 miles
    Test number
    202933762619
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam corroded
  7. Pass50,423 miles (+10,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,423 miles
    Test number
    928668047668
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass40,237 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    40,237 miles
    Test number
    784726982917
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail40,237 miles (+5,949)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,237 miles
    Test number
    958763366445
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass34,288 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    34,288 miles
    Test number
    924968791168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,130 miles (+4,717)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,130 miles
    Test number
    558949592220
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass29,413 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    29,413 miles
    Test number
    566669615824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,410 miles (+5,263)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,410 miles
    Test number
    157226930289
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  14. Pass24,147 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    24,147 miles
    Test number
    303483105144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    18,665 miles
    Test number
    613960119675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU53 CAL

Does LU53 CAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 CAL is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU53 CAL?
The MOT on LU53 CAL is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU53 CAL done?
LU53 CAL was recorded at 78,665 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 6,067 miles a year.
Has LU53 CAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 CAL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LU53 CAL 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 LU53 CAL find?
LU53 CAL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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