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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 998 cc

LX52 VSZMOT history

LX52 VSZ is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 91,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LX52 VSZ silver Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,794 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 VSZ
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
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 VSZ was last recorded at 91,794 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,778 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,794 miles
  • 2025 – 88,392 miles
  • 2024 – 85,959 miles
  • 2023 – 82,271 miles
  • 2022 – 79,185 miles
  • 2021 – 75,702 miles
  • 2020 – 72,516 miles
  • 2019 – 68,503 miles
  • 2018 – 65,360 miles
  • 2017 – 61,360 miles
  • 2016 – 57,745 miles
  • 2015 – 53,887 miles
  • 2014 – 49,146 miles
  • 2013 – 43,419 miles
  • 2012 – 39,336 miles
  • 2011 – 35,373 miles
  • 2010 – 31,694 miles
  • 2009 – 27,880 miles
  • 2008 – 23,572 miles
  • 2006 – 18,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,794 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,794 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,794 miles
    Test number
    823717211527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail91,778 miles (+3,386)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,778 miles
    Test number
    784162991986
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass88,392 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,392 miles
    Test number
    654221683296
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail88,386 miles (+2,427)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,386 miles
    Test number
    131979696889
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass85,959 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,959 miles
    Test number
    109896049864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,926 miles (+3,655)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,926 miles
    Test number
    948260251410
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  7. Pass82,271 miles (+3,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,271 miles
    Test number
    555779539043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass79,185 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,185 miles
    Test number
    330046913946
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail79,185 miles (+3,483)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,185 miles
    Test number
    718664324009
    • Repaired at testBrake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass75,702 miles (+3,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,702 miles
    Test number
    614432222156
    • AdvisoryExhaust Front section rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass72,516 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,516 miles
    Test number
    841322114297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,503 miles
    Test number
    686239760872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail68,503 miles (+3,143)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,503 miles
    Test number
    373650624121
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass65,360 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,360 miles
    Test number
    171833416244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on weld to box (7.1.2)

  15. Fail65,356 miles (+3,996)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,356 miles
    Test number
    759558670778
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on weld to box (7.1.2)

  16. Pass61,360 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,360 miles
    Test number
    496347702381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,745 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,745 miles
    Test number
    343796178875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,887 miles
    Test number
    156184785085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,887 miles (+4,741)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,887 miles
    Test number
    678473285077
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass49,146 miles (+5,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,146 miles
    Test number
    186849374039
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass43,419 miles (+4,083)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,419 miles
    Test number
    636049573010
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass39,336 miles (+3,963)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,336 miles
    Test number
    258398782040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,373 miles
    Test number
    169522681428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail35,373 miles (+3,679)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,373 miles
    Test number
    177822881013
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass31,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,694 miles
    Test number
    141192980090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,694 miles (+3,814)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,694 miles
    Test number
    811442880028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass27,880 miles (+4,308)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    202905969088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,572 miles
    Test number
    252686118056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail23,572 miles (+5,247)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,572 miles
    Test number
    661696118046
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass18,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,325 miles
    Test number
    583351196258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 VSZ

Does LX52 VSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 VSZ is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 VSZ?
The MOT on LX52 VSZ is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 VSZ done?
LX52 VSZ was recorded at 91,794 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,780 miles a year.
Has LX52 VSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 VSZ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX52 VSZ 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 VSZ find?
LX52 VSZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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