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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,240 cc

S43 BGDMOT history

S43 BGD is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 2 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 78,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

S43 BGD red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2026
Mileage
78,852 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 BGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,240 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S43 BGD was last recorded at 78,852 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 5,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,423 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,429 miles
Average per year
4,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,852 miles
  • 2025 – 73,423 miles
  • 2024 – 70,136 miles
  • 2023 – 65,109 miles
  • 2022 – 60,370 miles
  • 2021 – 56,471 miles
  • 2020 – 54,454 miles
  • 2019 – 45,764 miles
  • 2018 – 33,953 miles
  • 2017 – 29,651 miles
  • 2016 – 26,991 miles
  • 2015 – 23,158 miles
  • 2014 – 19,636 miles
  • 2013 – 15,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail78,852 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush adrift from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension corrosion not significantly weakened

What MOT failures 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail78,852 miles (+5,429)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,852 miles
    Test number
    622635569484
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush adrift from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension corrosion not significantly weakened

  2. Pass73,423 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,423 miles
    Test number
    949930958129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,136 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    70,136 miles
    Test number
    687963845033
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail70,134 miles (+5,025)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,134 miles
    Test number
    668128195387
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass65,109 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,109 miles
    Test number
    502761324408
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail65,109 miles (+4,739)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,109 miles
    Test number
    153539301347
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing 185/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass60,370 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    60,370 miles
    Test number
    789935351602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but wearing on edges 185/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm but wearing on edges 185/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail60,370 miles (+3,899)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,370 miles
    Test number
    331634056991
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but wearing on edges 185/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm but wearing on edges 185/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass56,471 miles (+2,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,471 miles
    Test number
    299362137639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass54,454 miles (+8,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    54,454 miles
    Test number
    878984576662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil sump corroded and leaking not excessive

  11. Pass45,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    45,764 miles
    Test number
    499861882157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail45,764 miles (+11,811)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,764 miles
    Test number
    624982308376
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass33,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,953 miles
    Test number
    108809153821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,951 miles (+4,300)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,951 miles
    Test number
    205598533136
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass29,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    29,651 miles
    Test number
    727684921352
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail29,651 miles (+2,660)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,651 miles
    Test number
    856304107806
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass26,991 miles (+3,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,991 miles
    Test number
    222622164254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass23,158 miles (+3,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,158 miles
    Test number
    768877665156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass19,636 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,636 miles
    Test number
    208061784419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    15,421 miles
    Test number
    197732983179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 BGD

Does S43 BGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 BGD expired on 24 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 BGD?
The MOT on S43 BGD expired on 24 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 BGD done?
S43 BGD was recorded at 78,852 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,811 miles a year.
Has S43 BGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 BGD has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S43 BGD 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 S43 BGD find?
S43 BGD failed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush adrift from bonding; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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