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Nissan Pulsar

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,461 cc

S20 MEAMOT history

S20 MEA is a silver diesel Nissan Pulsar first used on 3 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 73,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

S20 MEA silver Nissan Pulsar – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Pulsar, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
73,191 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 MEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Pulsar
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
3 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 MEA was last recorded at 73,191 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 9,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,398 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,793 miles
Average per year
8,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,191 miles
  • 2024 – 63,398 miles
  • 2023 – 53,224 miles
  • 2022 – 44,426 miles
  • 2021 – 35,856 miles
  • 2020 – 27,487 miles
  • 2019 – 15,421 miles
  • 2018 – 14,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,191 milesPassed 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,191 miles
    Test number
    649728332633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,190 miles (+9,792)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,190 miles
    Test number
    225790812132
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass63,398 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,398 miles
    Test number
    537509030972
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail63,393 miles (+10,169)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,393 miles
    Test number
    185820773911
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass53,224 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,224 miles
    Test number
    609452657279
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail53,221 miles (+8,795)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,221 miles
    Test number
    864153722156
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass44,426 miles (+132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    44,426 miles
    Test number
    169900066966
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail44,294 miles (+8,438)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,294 miles
    Test number
    929318211387
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass35,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,856 miles
    Test number
    455295507000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,856 miles (+8,369)4 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,856 miles
    Test number
    415704140316
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing not fully tested due to binding brake
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing not fully tested due to binding brake

  11. Pass27,487 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    27,487 miles
    Test number
    732138269054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,486 miles (+12,065)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,486 miles
    Test number
    544067469788
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass15,421 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    15,421 miles
    Test number
    194470089389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    14,417 miles
    Test number
    741673452638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about S20 MEA

Does S20 MEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 MEA is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S20 MEA?
The MOT on S20 MEA is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 MEA done?
S20 MEA was recorded at 73,191 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 8,435 miles a year.
Has S20 MEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 MEA has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 MEA 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 S20 MEA find?
S20 MEA passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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