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Nissan Micra

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,348 cc

LX52 RXMMOT history

LX52 RXM is a grey petrol Nissan Micra first used on 3 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 47,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LX52 RXM grey Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
47,007 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 RXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,348 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 RXM was last recorded at 47,007 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,982 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
1,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,007 miles
  • 2025 – 46,463 miles
  • 2024 – 45,808 miles
  • 2023 – 44,639 miles
  • 2022 – 43,597 miles
  • 2021 – 43,033 miles
  • 2020 – 42,666 miles
  • 2019 – 41,945 miles
  • 2018 – 40,492 miles
  • 2017 – 39,727 miles
  • 2016 – 36,979 miles
  • 2015 – 35,196 miles
  • 2014 – 34,028 miles
  • 2013 – 31,769 miles
  • 2012 – 30,775 miles
  • 2011 – 28,949 miles
  • 2010 – 27,412 miles
  • 2009 – 25,960 miles
  • 2008 – 23,905 miles
  • 2007 – 22,158 miles
  • 2006 – 20,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,007 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Some rusting to underside rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper bearings creaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,007 miles (+25)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    47,007 miles
    Test number
    705759329214
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail46,982 miles (+519)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,982 miles
    Test number
    492799019309
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass46,463 miles (+655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    46,463 miles
    Test number
    174505874845
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass45,808 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    45,808 miles
    Test number
    285832152147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper bearings creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Fail45,784 miles (+1,145)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,784 miles
    Test number
    320464671610
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper bearings creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Pass44,639 miles (+1,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    44,639 miles
    Test number
    844885881837
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass43,597 miles (+564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    43,597 miles
    Test number
    282415026219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust shield loose.
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to floor/chassis/inner sills.

  8. Pass43,033 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,033 miles
    Test number
    948804177989
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front inner faces rusting (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades starting to split
    • AdvisorySome ovality to rear brakes
    • AdvisorySome rusting to underside rear

  9. Fail43,033 miles (+367)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,033 miles
    Test number
    222065664100
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front inner faces rusting (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades starting to split
    • AdvisorySome ovality to rear brakes
    • AdvisorySome rusting to underside rear

  10. Pass42,666 miles (+721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,666 miles
    Test number
    297675931618
    • AdvisorySome rusting to inner disc faces
    • AdvisorySome rusting to underside rear

  11. Pass41,945 miles (+1,453)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,945 miles
    Test number
    653782446924
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f outer cv boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f outer cv boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs rusting on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass40,492 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,492 miles
    Test number
    852913864266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,468 miles (+741)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,468 miles
    Test number
    448957888924
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint has no nut locking device. [fitted on test]
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end ball joint has no nut locking device. [fitted on test]

  14. Pass39,727 miles (+2,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,727 miles
    Test number
    856199146287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass36,979 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,979 miles
    Test number
    363402908272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 9 years old
    • AdvisoryDampness power steering rack, pinion area
    • AdvisorySurface rust both rear inner sills

  16. Fail36,979 miles (+1,783)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,979 miles
    Test number
    515967476958
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 9 years old
    • AdvisoryDampness power steering rack, pinion area
    • AdvisorySurface rust both rear inner sills

  17. Pass35,196 miles (+1,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,196 miles
    Test number
    437868815745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  18. Pass34,028 miles (+2,259)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,028 miles
    Test number
    875680244273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDampness around power steering rack
    • NoteSurface rust both rear inner sills

  19. Pass31,769 miles (+994)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,769 miles
    Test number
    407882133200
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion to inner sills

  20. Pass30,775 miles (+1,826)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,775 miles
    Test number
    416593442253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSlight weep from gearbox
    • NoteSlight weep from steering rack

  21. Pass28,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,949 miles
    Test number
    616932441284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,949 miles (+1,537)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,949 miles
    Test number
    797462841291
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteExhaust heatshield and clamp broken and rattling
    • NoteWiper blades starting to smear

  23. Pass27,412 miles (+1,452)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,412 miles
    Test number
    393615330409
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteRadiator damp

  24. Pass25,960 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,960 miles
    Test number
    484923439224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,905 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,905 miles
    Test number
    902725548291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,158 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,158 miles
    Test number
    250182737243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,498 miles
    Test number
    382765336461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 RXM

Does LX52 RXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 RXM is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 RXM?
The MOT on LX52 RXM is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 RXM done?
LX52 RXM was recorded at 47,007 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 1,323 miles a year.
Has LX52 RXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 RXM has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LX52 RXM 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 LX52 RXM find?
LX52 RXM passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 3 more.

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