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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T278 SMAMOT history

T278 SMA is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 133,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
133,584 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 SMA
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
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 SMA was last recorded at 133,584 miles on 6 Dec 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,579 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,584 miles
  • 2023 – 126,474 miles
  • 2022 – 123,163 miles
  • 2021 – 122,326 miles
  • 2019 – 114,367 miles
  • 2018 – 107,283 miles
  • 2017 – 101,409 miles
  • 2016 – 95,151 miles
  • 2015 – 89,080 miles
  • 2014 – 86,900 miles
  • 2013 – 86,789 miles
  • 2012 – 85,923 miles
  • 2011 – 83,483 miles
  • 2010 – 78,627 miles
  • 2009 – 72,092 miles
  • 2008 – 65,389 miles
  • 2007 – 57,909 miles
  • 2006 – 50,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,584 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front lower cross member corroded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,584 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    133,584 miles
    Test number
    159793746182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail133,584 miles (+5)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,584 miles
    Test number
    411487165377
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail133,579 miles (+62)1 dangerous20 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,579 miles
    Test number
    349159418543
    • DangerousFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail133,517 miles (+7,043)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,517 miles
    Test number
    317110006991
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,474 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    126,474 miles
    Test number
    536058254123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,163 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,163 miles
    Test number
    228604283999
    • MinorOffside Front 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))

  7. Fail123,163 miles (+837)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,163 miles
    Test number
    284764285495
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front 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))

  8. Pass122,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,326 miles
    Test number
    908315561545
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail122,326 miles (+7,959)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,326 miles
    Test number
    512910720607
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass114,367 miles (+7,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,367 miles
    Test number
    872901911842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass107,283 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,283 miles
    Test number
    973555350675
    • AdvisoryFront lower cross member corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail107,188 miles (+5,779)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,188 miles
    Test number
    889211503070
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront lower cross member corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass101,409 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,409 miles
    Test number
    345855494780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail101,409 miles (+3)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,409 miles
    Test number
    227942154240
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail101,406 miles (+6,255)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,406 miles
    Test number
    404612061138
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass95,151 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,151 miles
    Test number
    430846112544
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to the limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately wheel arch poor welding repair (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill poor welding repair (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill poor welding repair (2.4.A.3)

  17. Fail95,151 miles (+6,071)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,151 miles
    Test number
    323271616483
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible trough cracks in side wall heavily perished tyre (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to the limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass89,080 miles (+2,180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,080 miles
    Test number
    635990225153
    • NoteN/s front tyre cracking

  19. Pass86,900 miles (+111)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,900 miles
    Test number
    536753684120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished and cracked

  20. Pass86,789 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,789 miles
    Test number
    199058893060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,923 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,923 miles
    Test number
    597910782013
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NotePassenger front tyre perished

  22. Pass85,923 miles (+2,440)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,923 miles
    Test number
    845880382039
    • NotePassenger front tyre perished

  23. Pass83,483 miles (+4,856)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,483 miles
    Test number
    466404991092
    • NoteAlternater belt noisy
    • NotePassenger front tyre perished

  24. Pass78,627 miles (+6,535)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,627 miles
    Test number
    280889010152
    • NoteFront and rear bumpers damaged

  25. Pass72,092 miles (+6,703)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,092 miles
    Test number
    781502319156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,389 miles (+7,480)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,389 miles
    Test number
    990443628177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,909 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,909 miles
    Test number
    611385537117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,688 miles (+6,692)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,688 miles
    Test number
    830824037104
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass50,996 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,996 miles
    Test number
    192249026142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail50,902 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,902 miles
    Test number
    104644526116
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T278 SMA

Does T278 SMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T278 SMA expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T278 SMA?
The MOT on T278 SMA expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T278 SMA done?
T278 SMA was recorded at 133,584 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 4,447 miles a year.
Has T278 SMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 SMA has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T278 SMA 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 T278 SMA find?
T278 SMA passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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