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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T997 KECMOT history

T997 KEC is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 67,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
67,287 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T997 KEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T997 KEC was last recorded at 67,287 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 2,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Apr 2022: 58,494 miles, lower than 70,030 miles on 23 Apr 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
64,675 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,612 miles
Average per year
2,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,287 miles
  • 2024 – 64,675 miles
  • 2023 – 61,454 miles
  • 2022 – 58,494 miles
  • 2021 – 70,030 miles
  • 2020 – 69,876 miles
  • 2019 – 69,400 miles
  • 2018 – 68,861 miles
  • 2017 – 34,801 miles
  • 2016 – 33,915 miles
  • 2015 – 33,048 miles
  • 2014 – 32,043 miles
  • 2013 – 30,878 miles
  • 2012 – 29,651 miles
  • 2011 – 27,973 miles
  • 2010 – 26,510 miles
  • 2009 – 25,054 miles
  • 2008 – 24,023 miles
  • 2007 – 22,071 miles
  • 2006 – 19,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,287 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axle including suspension parts and coil spring n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear both sides n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear under vehicle rear axle corroded including suspension parts and springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,287 miles (+2,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,287 miles
    Test number
    207674746012
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axle including suspension parts and coil spring n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass64,675 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,675 miles
    Test number
    541938322247
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear under vehicle rear axle corroded including suspension parts and springs

  3. Fail64,673 miles (+3,219)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,673 miles
    Test number
    314297504326
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch/wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear under vehicle rear axle corroded including suspension parts and springs

  4. Pass61,454 miles (+3)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    61,454 miles
    Test number
    942118465437
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (o/s & n/s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail61,451 miles (+2,957)3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,451 miles
    Test number
    262036374465
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (Outer sill) as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (Wheel arch from inside) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (o/s & n/s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass58,494 miles (-11,536)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,494 miles
    Test number
    781201172362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,030 miles (+154)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    70,030 miles
    Test number
    794950511946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  8. Pass69,876 miles (+476)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,876 miles
    Test number
    143470301968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  9. Pass69,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,400 miles
    Test number
    814658855752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,400 miles (+539)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,400 miles
    Test number
    412932583760
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass68,861 miles (+34,060)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,861 miles
    Test number
    648110340588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,801 miles
    Test number
    881907811377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,801 miles (+886)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,801 miles
    Test number
    346108868725
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass33,915 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,915 miles
    Test number
    487465206619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,048 miles
    Test number
    115769375053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,048 miles (+1,005)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,048 miles
    Test number
    119869375041
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass32,043 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,043 miles
    Test number
    266318574097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,878 miles
    Test number
    566273473038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,878 miles (+1,227)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,878 miles
    Test number
    967443473045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass29,651 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,651 miles
    Test number
    848862682013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,973 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,973 miles
    Test number
    547620771045
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass27,973 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,973 miles
    Test number
    759430771030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,510 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,510 miles
    Test number
    211713280014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,054 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,054 miles
    Test number
    871852979088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,023 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,023 miles
    Test number
    611790138187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,071 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,071 miles
    Test number
    510865517196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,962 miles
    Test number
    932202436100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T997 KEC

Does T997 KEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T997 KEC expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T997 KEC?
The MOT on T997 KEC expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T997 KEC done?
T997 KEC was recorded at 67,287 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 2,510 miles a year.
Has T997 KEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T997 KEC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T997 KEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T997 KEC find?
T997 KEC passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s; rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle including suspension parts and coil spring n/s and o/s.

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