
Nissan Micra
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc
T538 LAOMOT history
T538 LAO is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 82,545 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 82,545 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,769 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T538 LAO
- 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
- 14 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T538 LAO was last recorded at 82,545 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 3,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,969 miles · 2 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,576 miles
- Average per year
- 2,769 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,545 miles
- 2025 – 78,969 miles
- 2024 – 74,838 miles
- 2023 – 70,938 miles
- 2022 – 67,493 miles
- 2021 – 64,522 miles
- 2020 – 62,378 miles
- 2019 – 56,706 miles
- 2018 – 51,992 miles
- 2017 – 45,309 miles
- 2016 – 42,402 miles
- 2015 – 41,238 miles
- 2014 – 40,237 miles
- 2013 – 39,252 miles
- 2012 – 38,451 miles
- 2011 – 37,409 miles
- 2010 – 36,206 miles
- 2009 – 34,409 miles
- 2008 – 32,171 miles
- 2007 – 30,211 miles
- 2006 – 27,152 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
32 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,545 miles (+3,576)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 82,545 miles
- Test number
- 432048527357
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,969 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 78,969 miles
- Test number
- 445401846109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail78,968 miles (+4,130)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,968 miles
- Test number
- 444245161678
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,838 miles (+1)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2025
- Odometer
- 74,838 miles
- Test number
- 148152338029
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail74,837 miles (+3,899)5 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,837 miles
- Test number
- 460181879354
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass70,938 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2024
- Odometer
- 70,938 miles
- Test number
- 162027884040
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail70,938 miles (+3,445)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,938 miles
- Test number
- 404523106391
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass67,493 miles (+2,971)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 67,493 miles
- Test number
- 788753797694
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass64,522 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 64,522 miles
- Test number
- 256887322791
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail64,522 miles (+2,144)2 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,522 miles
- Test number
- 276753101424
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,378 miles (+5,672)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 62,378 miles
- Test number
- 592338617956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,706 miles (+4,714)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 56,706 miles
- Test number
- 258593497891
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass51,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 51,992 miles
- Test number
- 268504533398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,992 miles (+6,683)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,992 miles
- Test number
- 704842632550
- FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Pass45,309 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 45,309 miles
- Test number
- 901461082218
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail45,309 miles (+2,907)11 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,309 miles
- Test number
- 707927038919
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch/ sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- FailureRear Upper Stop lamp not working high level. if connected? (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass42,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 42,402 miles
- Test number
- 746866265383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,402 miles (+1,164)2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,402 miles
- Test number
- 215054226409
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass41,238 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 41,238 miles
- Test number
- 606066585051
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail41,238 miles (+1,001)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,238 miles
- Test number
- 965815485010
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass40,237 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 40,237 miles
- Test number
- 827913994086
- NoteHigh level stop light not working.
Fail40,237 miles (+985)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,237 miles
- Test number
- 158383894005
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteHigh level stop light not working.
Pass39,252 miles (+801)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 39,252 miles
- Test number
- 235354483074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass38,451 miles (+31)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 38,451 miles
- Test number
- 798358692012
- NoteFront exhaust cover loose
Fail38,420 miles (+1,011)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,420 miles
- Test number
- 179290492092
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- NoteFront exhaust cover loose
Pass37,409 miles (+1,203)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 37,409 miles
- Test number
- 766127271038
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass36,206 miles (+1,797)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 36,206 miles
- Test number
- 631058370094
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside front wheel slightly binding
- NoteNearside rear tyre perrished
Pass34,409 miles (+2,238)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 34,409 miles
- Test number
- 813892989003
- AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Pass32,171 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 32,171 miles
- Test number
- 692623078098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,171 miles (+1,960)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,171 miles
- Test number
- 514253178013
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass30,211 miles (+3,059)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 30,211 miles
- Test number
- 612991677079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass27,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 27,152 miles
- Test number
- 481150986008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T538 LAO
- Does T538 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T538 LAO is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T538 LAO?
- The MOT on T538 LAO is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T538 LAO done?
- T538 LAO was recorded at 82,545 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,769 miles a year.
- Has T538 LAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T538 LAO has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T538 LAO 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 T538 LAO find?
- T538 LAO passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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