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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 998 cc

LX52 VRUMOT history

LX52 VRU is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 24 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 31,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LX52 VRU silver Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
31,836 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 VRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 VRU was last recorded at 31,836 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 2,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
29,519 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,317 miles
Average per year
1,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 31,836 miles
  • 2024 – 29,519 miles
  • 2023 – 26,971 miles
  • 2022 – 24,831 miles
  • 2021 – 23,184 miles
  • 2020 – 19,628 miles
  • 2019 – 16,591 miles
  • 2018 – 11,640 miles
  • 2017 – 7,908 miles
  • 2013 – 5,993 miles
  • 2012 – 5,761 miles
  • 2011 – 5,685 miles
  • 2010 – 5,392 miles
  • 2009 – 5,007 miles
  • 2008 – 4,593 miles
  • 2007 – 4,167 miles
  • 2006 – 3,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,836 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to deteriorate

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass31,836 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    31,836 miles
    Test number
    588324319270
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to deteriorate

  2. Fail31,836 miles (+2,317)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,836 miles
    Test number
    109096238198
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to deteriorate

  3. Pass29,519 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    29,519 miles
    Test number
    900825771539
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail29,519 miles (+2,548)2 dangerous2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,519 miles
    Test number
    535131944326
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass26,971 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    26,971 miles
    Test number
    260068992075
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Fail26,971 miles (+2,140)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,971 miles
    Test number
    336114041117
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass24,831 miles (+1,647)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    24,831 miles
    Test number
    888949252858
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass23,184 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    23,184 miles
    Test number
    325216256130
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail23,184 miles (+3,556)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,184 miles
    Test number
    452304167996
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass19,628 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    19,628 miles
    Test number
    929132673886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,591 miles (+4,951)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    16,591 miles
    Test number
    361767862224
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass11,640 miles (+3,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    11,640 miles
    Test number
    287552183636
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

  13. Pass7,908 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    7,908 miles
    Test number
    591046984394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass6,243 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    6,243 miles
    Test number
    126097199165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass5,993 miles (+232)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    5,993 miles
    Test number
    355194173408
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades smeary.
    • NoteSmall cracks in both front tyres.

  16. Pass5,761 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    5,761 miles
    Test number
    725210992232
    • NoteCondensation in o/s/f head lamp [aim & beam pattern ok]..

  17. Fail5,761 miles (+76)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,761 miles
    Test number
    257870192258
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteCondensation in o/s/f head lamp [aim & beam pattern ok]..

  18. Pass5,685 miles (+293)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    5,685 miles
    Test number
    397036801382
    • NoteO/s/f & o/s/r tyre cracking.

  19. Pass5,392 miles (+385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    5,392 miles
    Test number
    183030900381
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass5,007 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    5,007 miles
    Test number
    302569409303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    4,593 miles
    Test number
    344008768479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail4,593 miles (+426)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,593 miles
    Test number
    561968768273
    • 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)

  23. Pass4,167 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    4,167 miles
    Test number
    312358567408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass3,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    3,576 miles
    Test number
    342939366221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 VRU

Does LX52 VRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 VRU is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX52 VRU?
The MOT on LX52 VRU is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 VRU done?
LX52 VRU was recorded at 31,836 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 1,471 miles a year.
Has LX52 VRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 VRU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 VRU 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 VRU find?
LX52 VRU passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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