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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

S78 FMVMOT history

S78 FMV is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2023.

S78 FMV red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2024
Mileage
161,226 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 FMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 FMV was last recorded at 161,226 miles on 15 Jun 2023, 1,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,868 miles · 8 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,358 miles
Average per year
5,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 161,226 miles
  • 2022 – 159,868 miles
  • 2021 – 157,080 miles
  • 2019 – 154,495 miles
  • 2018 – 152,986 miles
  • 2017 – 150,349 miles
  • 2016 – 145,519 miles
  • 2015 – 136,493 miles
  • 2014 – 129,753 miles
  • 2013 – 121,866 miles
  • 2012 – 115,343 miles
  • 2011 – 109,731 miles
  • 2010 – 104,218 miles
  • 2009 – 97,352 miles
  • 2008 – 90,736 miles
  • 2007 – 83,036 miles
  • 2006 – 75,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,226 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,226 miles (+1,358)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    161,226 miles
    Test number
    168893909021
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass159,868 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    159,868 miles
    Test number
    834369063963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,080 miles (+2,585)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    157,080 miles
    Test number
    300843269599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,495 miles
    Test number
    371913187282
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail154,495 miles (+1,509)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,495 miles
    Test number
    192409722622
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass152,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    152,986 miles
    Test number
    123789473020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail152,986 miles (+2,637)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,986 miles
    Test number
    563296658222
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass150,349 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    150,349 miles
    Test number
    130995600188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,519 miles (+9,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    145,519 miles
    Test number
    714267488892
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail136,493 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,493 miles
    Test number
    248050945193
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass136,493 miles (+6,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    136,493 miles
    Test number
    566180245111
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail129,753 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,753 miles
    Test number
    406922044108
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass129,753 miles (+7,887)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    129,753 miles
    Test number
    949782944118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    121,866 miles
    Test number
    385010843198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,866 miles (+6,523)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,866 miles
    Test number
    298780943123
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass115,343 miles (+5,612)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    115,343 miles
    Test number
    259182942105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,731 miles (+5,513)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    109,731 miles
    Test number
    829888631137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail104,218 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,218 miles
    Test number
    561012330151
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass104,218 miles (+6,866)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    104,218 miles
    Test number
    623832030159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,352 miles (+6,616)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,352 miles
    Test number
    414772839182
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/r wheel-bearing slightly rough when rotated

  21. Pass90,736 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    90,736 miles
    Test number
    280456638488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,735 miles (+7,699)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,735 miles
    Test number
    642865638169
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass83,036 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    83,036 miles
    Test number
    150704937156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail83,036 miles (+7,576)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,036 miles
    Test number
    292864337163
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass75,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    75,460 miles
    Test number
    674116936153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 FMV

Does S78 FMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 FMV expired on 14 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 FMV?
The MOT on S78 FMV expired on 14 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 FMV done?
S78 FMV was recorded at 161,226 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2023, an average of 5,021 miles a year.
Has S78 FMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 FMV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on S78 FMV 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 S78 FMV find?
S78 FMV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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