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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S78 HNVMOT history

S78 HNV is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 4 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 51,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

S78 HNV blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
51,474 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 HNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 HNV was last recorded at 51,474 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,454 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
1,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,474 miles
  • 2024 – 50,459 miles
  • 2023 – 49,202 miles
  • 2022 – 47,815 miles
  • 2021 – 46,619 miles
  • 2020 – 45,237 miles
  • 2019 – 44,083 miles
  • 2018 – 42,662 miles
  • 2017 – 41,119 miles
  • 2016 – 39,387 miles
  • 2015 – 37,762 miles
  • 2014 – 35,783 miles
  • 2013 – 33,812 miles
  • 2012 – 31,831 miles
  • 2011 – 29,664 miles
  • 2010 – 27,523 miles
  • 2009 – 24,882 miles
  • 2008 – 22,804 miles
  • 2007 – 20,392 miles
  • 2006 – 18,242 miles
  • 2005 – 15,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,474 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside outer sill getting weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,474 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    51,474 miles
    Test number
    437314558172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail51,454 miles (+995)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,454 miles
    Test number
    870657883163
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass50,459 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    50,459 miles
    Test number
    834342393834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,202 miles (+1,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    49,202 miles
    Test number
    883679723751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass47,815 miles (+1,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    47,815 miles
    Test number
    309143940878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass46,619 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    46,619 miles
    Test number
    565864188850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,544 miles (+1,307)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,544 miles
    Test number
    551878772536
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass45,237 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    45,237 miles
    Test number
    388256501037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail45,198 miles (+1,115)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,198 miles
    Test number
    226668403847
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass44,083 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,083 miles
    Test number
    540736417757
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail44,079 miles (+1,417)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,079 miles
    Test number
    683690541042
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass42,662 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    42,662 miles
    Test number
    667366027889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,119 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    41,119 miles
    Test number
    759226316935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,387 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,387 miles
    Test number
    519091170816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,762 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,762 miles
    Test number
    106502829186
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill getting weak

  16. Fail37,725 miles (+1,942)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,725 miles
    Test number
    665087580452
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill getting weak

  17. Pass35,783 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,783 miles
    Test number
    615731024326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,812 miles (+1,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,812 miles
    Test number
    817013023344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass31,831 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,831 miles
    Test number
    379704222381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,664 miles
    Test number
    275728711349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,664 miles (+2,141)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,664 miles
    Test number
    496818211352
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass27,523 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,523 miles
    Test number
    572230720307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,882 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,882 miles
    Test number
    311010429344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,804 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,804 miles
    Test number
    764277918311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,392 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,392 miles
    Test number
    473106417388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,242 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    18,242 miles
    Test number
    801207116392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    15,034 miles
    Test number
    114662435370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 HNV

Does S78 HNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 HNV is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S78 HNV?
The MOT on S78 HNV is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 HNV done?
S78 HNV was recorded at 51,474 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 1,824 miles a year.
Has S78 HNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 HNV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S78 HNV 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 HNV find?
S78 HNV passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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