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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T246 KBUMOT history

T246 KBU is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 79,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2025
Mileage
79,074 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T246 KBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T246 KBU was last recorded at 79,074 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 1,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,464 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,610 miles
Average per year
3,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,074 miles
  • 2024 – 77,464 miles
  • 2022 – 73,784 miles
  • 2021 – 69,098 miles
  • 2020 – 65,163 miles
  • 2019 – 62,428 miles
  • 2018 – 61,348 miles
  • 2017 – 60,011 miles
  • 2016 – 55,958 miles
  • 2015 – 54,701 miles
  • 2014 – 51,211 miles
  • 2013 – 47,743 miles
  • 2012 – 44,394 miles
  • 2011 – 40,950 miles
  • 2010 – 36,381 miles
  • 2009 – 32,646 miles
  • 2008 – 28,443 miles
  • 2007 – 25,137 miles
  • 2006 – 21,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail79,074 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAdvise front crossmember
  • AdvisoryAdvise offside outer body sill

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both sides inner sill lips corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both sides rear inner sills corroded and repaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both sides rear most inner arch ends corroded and holed not persribed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail79,074 miles (+1,610)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,074 miles
    Test number
    784095699991
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front crossmember
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside outer body sill

  2. Pass77,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    77,464 miles
    Test number
    818222789225
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail77,464 miles (+3,680)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,464 miles
    Test number
    319446611355
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Floor section (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Floor section (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to obstruction in rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle has surface corrossion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass73,784 miles (+4,686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,784 miles
    Test number
    184747137592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass69,098 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,098 miles
    Test number
    418892987620
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been covered in sealer

  6. Fail69,098 miles (+832)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,098 miles
    Test number
    564500917685
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Back wheel arch panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Middle section of inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle corroded

  7. Pass68,266 miles (+3,103)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,266 miles
    Test number
    532976865481
    • AdvisoryCorrosion and repairs to rear floors
    • AdvisoryExhaust system badly corroded and deteriorated around cat area
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar link bushes split and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear suspension
    • AdvisoryInner sills and lips corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s dip image poor

  8. Pass65,163 miles (+31)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,163 miles
    Test number
    784614075750
    • AdvisoryBoth sides inner sill lips corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear inner sills corroded and repaired
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear most inner arch ends corroded and holed not persribed
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded not perscribed
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension and axle
    • AdvisoryN/s rear floor in poor condition and repaired

  9. Fail65,132 miles (+2,704)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,132 miles
    Test number
    218630996941
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides inner sill lips corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear inner sills corroded and repaired
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear most inner arch ends corroded and holed not persribed
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded not perscribed
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension and axle
    • AdvisoryN/s rear floor in poor condition and repaired

  10. Pass62,428 miles (+1,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,428 miles
    Test number
    198109401580
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  11. Pass61,348 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,348 miles
    Test number
    375047730532
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryCat heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front coil springs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the front cross member
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the inner sills, floor pan and both rear chassis legs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the nearside outer sill

  12. Fail61,346 miles (+1,335)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,346 miles
    Test number
    575207414276
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryCat heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front coil springs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the front cross member
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the inner sills, floor pan and both rear chassis legs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the nearside outer sill

  13. Pass60,011 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,011 miles
    Test number
    389872203428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,958 miles (+1,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,958 miles
    Test number
    377081638175
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front x member n/s and o/s ends
    • AdvisoryN/s font tyre was flat
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front driveshaft joint

  15. Pass54,701 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,701 miles
    Test number
    187235805133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,623 miles (+3,412)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,623 miles
    Test number
    255130205180
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  17. Pass51,211 miles (+3,468)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,211 miles
    Test number
    869333914129
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront x-member has a corroded through hole in the offside section

  18. Pass47,743 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,743 miles
    Test number
    187652623192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,394 miles
    Test number
    348771722122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,394 miles (+3,444)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,394 miles
    Test number
    455379212163
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass40,950 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,950 miles
    Test number
    886194621126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,878 miles (+4,497)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,878 miles
    Test number
    657576711177
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Fail36,381 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,381 miles
    Test number
    232123110137
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass36,381 miles (+3,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,381 miles
    Test number
    281983010413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass32,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,646 miles
    Test number
    661954619175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,646 miles (+4,203)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,646 miles
    Test number
    664114719106
    • Repaired at testNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass28,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,443 miles
    Test number
    244132718163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail28,443 miles (+3,306)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,443 miles
    Test number
    361232218194
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass25,137 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,137 miles
    Test number
    870908807140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass21,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,965 miles
    Test number
    390019086042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T246 KBU

Does T246 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T246 KBU expired on 24 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T246 KBU?
The MOT on T246 KBU expired on 24 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T246 KBU done?
T246 KBU was recorded at 79,074 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 3,008 miles a year.
Has T246 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T246 KBU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T246 KBU 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 T246 KBU find?
T246 KBU failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; emissions unable to be completed; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 5 more.

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