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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T42 WHWMOT history

T42 WHW is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 94,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
94,989 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 WHW
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
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 WHW was last recorded at 94,989 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 9,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,127 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,862 miles
Average per year
3,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,989 miles
  • 2024 – 85,127 miles
  • 2023 – 82,111 miles
  • 2022 – 76,378 miles
  • 2021 – 75,259 miles
  • 2020 – 74,485 miles
  • 2019 – 73,530 miles
  • 2018 – 71,895 miles
  • 2017 – 70,577 miles
  • 2016 – 68,020 miles
  • 2015 – 65,064 miles
  • 2014 – 62,440 miles
  • 2013 – 59,165 miles
  • 2012 – 55,932 miles
  • 2011 – 52,531 miles
  • 2010 – 49,260 miles
  • 2009 – 45,903 miles
  • 2008 – 42,638 miles
  • 2007 – 39,009 miles
  • 2006 – 34,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,989 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1,5 -2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Sill is rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Inner sill is rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass94,989 miles (+9,862)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,989 miles
    Test number
    597196103443
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1,5 -2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass85,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,127 miles
    Test number
    554460918464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Cross-member under radiator distorted and corroded but not structural
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Wing panel/sill corroded

  3. Fail85,127 miles (+3,016)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,127 miles
    Test number
    787141242701
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Cross-member under radiator distorted and corroded but not structural
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Wing panel/sill corroded

  4. Pass82,111 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,111 miles
    Test number
    583309869397
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail82,111 miles (+5,733)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,111 miles
    Test number
    318550982636
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded to white (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded to white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass76,378 miles (+1,119)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,378 miles
    Test number
    453236044924
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Under pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Area behind bumper corroded

  7. Pass75,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,259 miles
    Test number
    579201605991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,259 miles (+774)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,259 miles
    Test number
    699478457177
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass74,485 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,485 miles
    Test number
    138855886039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,530 miles (+1,635)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    73,530 miles
    Test number
    979108787798
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass71,895 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,895 miles
    Test number
    459287166303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill is rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill is rusty

  12. Fail71,888 miles (+1,311)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,888 miles
    Test number
    930134745400
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill is rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill is rusty

  13. Pass70,577 miles (+2,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,577 miles
    Test number
    281449897387
    • AdvisoryInner sills are rusty at the rear
    • AdvisoryNail in N/S/R tyre
    • AdvisorySills are rusty at the rear

  14. Pass68,020 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,020 miles
    Test number
    874337468433
    • AdvisoryN/s front indicator slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  15. Fail67,990 miles (+2,926)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,990 miles
    Test number
    307019979052
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass65,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,064 miles
    Test number
    118222785189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail65,064 miles (+2,624)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,064 miles
    Test number
    405411885123
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass62,440 miles (+3,275)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,440 miles
    Test number
    217765474423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass59,165 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    238637773125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,932 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,932 miles
    Test number
    679361572181
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Fail55,932 miles (+3,401)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,932 miles
    Test number
    496111672159
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass52,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,531 miles
    Test number
    215942271128
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Fail52,531 miles (+3,271)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,531 miles
    Test number
    496742471101
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front wipers have small splits
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is slightly perrished

  24. Pass49,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,260 miles
    Test number
    283604170458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,260 miles (+3,357)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,260 miles
    Test number
    962634370123
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass45,903 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,903 miles
    Test number
    253090469114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,638 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,638 miles
    Test number
    793999468170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,009 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,009 miles
    Test number
    371988277194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail34,575 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,575 miles
    Test number
    553057166145
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass34,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,575 miles
    Test number
    980587366121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T42 WHW

Does T42 WHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 WHW is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T42 WHW?
The MOT on T42 WHW is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T42 WHW done?
T42 WHW was recorded at 94,989 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 3,128 miles a year.
Has T42 WHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 WHW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T42 WHW 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 T42 WHW find?
T42 WHW passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin 1,5 -2mm.

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