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Nissan Micra

Yellow · Petrol · 1996 · 998 cc

P181 GKYMOT history

P181 GKY is a yellow petrol Nissan Micra first used on 5 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 75,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

P181 GKY yellow Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
75,256 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2019
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P181 GKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
5 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P181 GKY was last recorded at 75,256 miles on 13 Jun 2019, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2015: 17,115 miles, lower than 98,716 miles on 22 Aug 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,256 miles · 8 Jun 2018
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 75,256 miles
  • 2018 – 75,256 miles
  • 2016 – 75,256 miles
  • 2015 – 17,130 miles
  • 2012 – 98,716 miles
  • 2011 – 95,774 miles
  • 2010 – 95,237 miles
  • 2009 – 93,942 miles
  • 2008 – 91,290 miles
  • 2007 – 88,812 miles
  • 2006 – 86,470 miles
  • 2005 – 81,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    919508828154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    511975259767
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    214352460669
    • AdvisoryVehicle modified for Motorsport
  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    886920488274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    512409981944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    658423589949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    775613922901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    457861119273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    858698252357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,256 miles (+58,126)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    990020803151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,130 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    17,130 miles
    Test number
    273850065682
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Fail17,115 miles (-81,601)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,115 miles
    Test number
    417141272591
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)
  13. Pass98,716 miles (+2,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,716 miles
    Test number
    335595032469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass95,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    95,774 miles
    Test number
    558282751223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,774 miles (+537)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,774 miles
    Test number
    117992451278
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f wheel slighty hard to turn
  16. Pass95,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    95,237 miles
    Test number
    172852900297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,237 miles (+1,295)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,237 miles
    Test number
    590350600217
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass93,942 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    93,942 miles
    Test number
    734242099190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,290 miles (+2,478)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    91,290 miles
    Test number
    944975608202
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspect wiring fault to rear number plate lights
  20. Pass88,812 miles (+10)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    88,812 miles
    Test number
    654751477183
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExaust system corroded (all parts)
  21. Fail88,802 miles (+2,332)8 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,802 miles
    Test number
    480360377107
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExaust system corroded (all parts)
  22. Pass86,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    86,470 miles
    Test number
    264192376178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,470 miles (+5,142)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,470 miles
    Test number
    861731376167
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  24. Pass81,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    81,328 miles
    Test number
    712885955196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail81,328 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,328 miles
    Test number
    770613955124
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Questions about P181 GKY

Does P181 GKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P181 GKY is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P181 GKY?
The MOT on P181 GKY is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P181 GKY done?
P181 GKY was recorded at 75,256 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2019.
Has P181 GKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P181 GKY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on P181 GKY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P181 GKY find?
P181 GKY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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