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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T581 SEOMOT history

T581 SEO is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2025
Mileage
75,968 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T581 SEO
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
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T581 SEO was last recorded at 75,968 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 5,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,414 miles · 27 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
5,554 miles
Average per year
3,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 75,968 miles
  • 2023 – 70,414 miles
  • 2022 – 64,608 miles
  • 2021 – 57,934 miles
  • 2020 – 51,050 miles
  • 2019 – 45,535 miles
  • 2018 – 42,372 miles
  • 2017 – 37,666 miles
  • 2016 – 30,602 miles
  • 2015 – 26,341 miles
  • 2014 – 25,925 miles
  • 2013 – 25,474 miles
  • 2012 – 24,401 miles
  • 2011 – 23,363 miles
  • 2010 – 22,756 miles
  • 2009 – 22,293 miles
  • 2008 – 21,495 miles
  • 2007 – 20,438 miles
  • 2006 – 19,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,968 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remains (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper arm knocks bonnet
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 reg cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Crack in lower part of the windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front panel rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel and brake pipes pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,968 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,968 miles
    Test number
    920745315859
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remains (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper arm knocks bonnet
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,968 miles (+5,554)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,968 miles
    Test number
    374768062335
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remains (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper arm knocks bonnet
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,414 miles (+5,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,414 miles
    Test number
    415420138985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Pass64,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,608 miles
    Test number
    828244769042
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Fail64,608 miles (+6,674)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,608 miles
    Test number
    105195444135
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Pass57,934 miles (+6,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,934 miles
    Test number
    762814061393
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass51,050 miles (+5,515)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,050 miles
    Test number
    142406026852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,535 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,535 miles
    Test number
    536308206906
    • AdvisoryCrack in lower part of the windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront panel rusty
    • AdvisoryFront reg cracked
    • AdvisoryFuel and brake pipes pitted

  9. Fail45,508 miles (+3,136)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,508 miles
    Test number
    909989051451
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill needs welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCrack in lower part of the windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront panel rusty
    • AdvisoryFront reg cracked
    • AdvisoryFuel and brake pipes pitted

  10. Pass42,372 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,372 miles
    Test number
    687652787064
    • AdvisoryFront reg cracked
    • AdvisoryIndicators showing slight white light
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has crack outside the swept area

  11. Fail42,372 miles (+4,706)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,372 miles
    Test number
    637098217593
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour both front showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen needs to be replaced (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront reg cracked

  12. Pass37,666 miles (+7,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,666 miles
    Test number
    897703131841
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a crack outside the swept area

  13. Pass30,602 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,602 miles
    Test number
    612321438363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,585 miles (+4,244)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,585 miles
    Test number
    387293026837
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass26,341 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,341 miles
    Test number
    834026530546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,925 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,925 miles
    Test number
    896470314048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,474 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,474 miles
    Test number
    977035913020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,401 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,401 miles
    Test number
    579587212071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,363 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,363 miles
    Test number
    429141911071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,756 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,756 miles
    Test number
    101920320444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,293 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,293 miles
    Test number
    920262129076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,495 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,495 miles
    Test number
    781865738038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,438 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,438 miles
    Test number
    751967047073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,302 miles
    Test number
    821662536047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T581 SEO

Does T581 SEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T581 SEO expired on 26 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T581 SEO?
The MOT on T581 SEO expired on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T581 SEO done?
T581 SEO was recorded at 75,968 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 3,064 miles a year.
Has T581 SEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T581 SEO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T581 SEO 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 T581 SEO find?
T581 SEO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remains, and 2 more.

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