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Nissan Micra

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 998 cc

S73 AYAMOT history

S73 AYA is a green petrol Nissan Micra first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

S73 AYA green Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2026
Mileage
86,077 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 AYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 AYA was last recorded at 86,077 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 5,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2020: 46,991 miles, lower than 58,107 miles on 13 May 2019.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,668 miles · 7 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,409 miles
Average per year
3,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,077 miles
  • 2024 – 80,668 miles
  • 2023 – 75,481 miles
  • 2022 – 75,473 miles
  • 2021 – 70,558 miles
  • 2020 – 64,991 miles
  • 2019 – 58,107 miles
  • 2018 – 54,010 miles
  • 2017 – 47,770 miles
  • 2016 – 45,501 miles
  • 2015 – 43,804 miles
  • 2014 – 41,648 miles
  • 2013 – 39,652 miles
  • 2012 – 37,529 miles
  • 2011 – 35,687 miles
  • 2010 – 33,927 miles
  • 2009 – 31,662 miles
  • 2008 – 29,400 miles
  • 2007 – 26,786 miles
  • 2006 – 25,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,077 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySome underside components showing signs of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,077 miles (+5,409)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,077 miles
    Test number
    804834771897
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySome underside components showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  2. Pass80,668 miles (+5,187)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    80,668 miles
    Test number
    449095147522
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySome underside components showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  3. Pass75,481 miles (+8)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,481 miles
    Test number
    831620276669
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail75,473 miles (+4,915)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,473 miles
    Test number
    669981628984
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass70,558 miles (+5,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,558 miles
    Test number
    433678825798
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,991 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,991 miles
    Test number
    384389668445
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Fail46,991 miles (-11,116)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,991 miles
    Test number
    576984410587
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass58,107 miles (+4,097)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,107 miles
    Test number
    232615611953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass54,010 miles (+6,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,010 miles
    Test number
    192734563684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass47,770 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,770 miles
    Test number
    483849281665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,762 miles (+2,261)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,762 miles
    Test number
    567887995682
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass45,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,501 miles
    Test number
    611004824217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable outer cover fractured and corroded

  13. Fail45,501 miles (+1,697)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,501 miles
    Test number
    945075208934
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable outer cover fractured and corroded

  14. Pass43,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,804 miles
    Test number
    219451195096
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail43,779 miles (+2,131)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,779 miles
    Test number
    305391495076
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass41,648 miles (+1,996)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,648 miles
    Test number
    796355294011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/ inner steering joint

  17. Pass39,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,652 miles
    Test number
    497703193085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,652 miles (+2,123)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,652 miles
    Test number
    205903893056
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass37,529 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,529 miles
    Test number
    998468982014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,687 miles (+1,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,687 miles
    Test number
    706705191004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,927 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,927 miles
    Test number
    140161190012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,662 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,662 miles
    Test number
    760424789081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,400 miles (+2,614)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,400 miles
    Test number
    403746588034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,786 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,786 miles
    Test number
    123817167017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,025 miles
    Test number
    661977896069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S73 AYA

Does S73 AYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 AYA expired on 6 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 AYA?
The MOT on S73 AYA expired on 6 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 AYA done?
S73 AYA was recorded at 86,077 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 3,145 miles a year.
Has S73 AYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 AYA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S73 AYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S73 AYA find?
S73 AYA passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 8 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area, and 5 more.

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