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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

V43 KBVMOT history

V43 KBV is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 8 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 68,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

V43 KBV blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,004 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 KBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 KBV was last recorded at 68,004 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,967 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
2,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,004 miles
  • 2025 – 60,386 miles
  • 2024 – 56,939 miles
  • 2023 – 50,880 miles
  • 2022 – 42,910 miles
  • 2021 – 40,522 miles
  • 2020 – 35,357 miles
  • 2019 – 30,609 miles
  • 2018 – 28,323 miles
  • 2017 – 25,807 miles
  • 2016 – 23,379 miles
  • 2015 – 16,029 miles
  • 2014 – 10,867 miles
  • 2013 – 10,620 miles
  • 2012 – 10,350 miles
  • 2011 – 10,035 miles
  • 2010 – 9,684 miles
  • 2009 – 9,162 miles
  • 2008 – 8,548 miles
  • 2007 – 8,075 miles
  • 2006 – 7,349 miles
  • 2005 – 6,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,004 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside front wheel has slight bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,004 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,004 miles
    Test number
    103076487314
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  2. Fail68,004 miles (+37)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,004 miles
    Test number
    451410029253
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  3. Fail67,967 miles (+7,581)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,967 miles
    Test number
    657957397011
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch/ and behind the tyre (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass60,386 miles (+3,447)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    60,386 miles
    Test number
    249925975086
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view -40 mm chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s have slight tinge of amber advise change (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame and n/s and o/s coil spring cradles rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder body welded and under sealed slight under body corrosion

  5. Pass56,939 miles (+6,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,939 miles
    Test number
    816461567417
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody welded and undersealed

  6. Pass50,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,880 miles
    Test number
    900626047149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,880 miles (+7,970)2 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,880 miles
    Test number
    901252665826
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass42,910 miles (+2,388)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    42,910 miles
    Test number
    526181683374
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass40,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    40,522 miles
    Test number
    492566436207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,522 miles (+5,165)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,522 miles
    Test number
    872820158539
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass35,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    35,357 miles
    Test number
    201195074207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,357 miles (+4,748)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,357 miles
    Test number
    743535147003
    • Repaired at testNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass30,609 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,609 miles
    Test number
    673595495023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,323 miles (+2,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    28,323 miles
    Test number
    716867262942
    • 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))

  15. Pass25,807 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    25,807 miles
    Test number
    280910691561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,379 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    23,379 miles
    Test number
    108340180061
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel has slight bind

  17. Fail23,291 miles (+7,262)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,291 miles
    Test number
    647607975388
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel has slight bind

  18. Pass16,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    16,029 miles
    Test number
    759938411559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,029 miles (+5,162)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,029 miles
    Test number
    961634059199
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  20. Pass10,867 miles (+247)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    10,867 miles
    Test number
    419893034371
    • NoteBoth front flashers going white
    • NoteRear wiper rubber split

  21. Pass10,620 miles (+270)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    10,620 miles
    Test number
    477773133338
    • NoteBoth front flashers going white
    • NoteBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • NoteFront cross member corroded
    • NoteRear wiper rubber split

  22. Pass10,350 miles (+315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    10,350 miles
    Test number
    566747022322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass10,035 miles (+351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    10,035 miles
    Test number
    185897821300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass9,684 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    9,684 miles
    Test number
    101883530348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres sidewalls cracked
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls cracked
    • NoteNearside rear foot brake low effort

  25. Fail9,684 miles (+522)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,684 miles
    Test number
    423053930353
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres sidewalls cracked
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls cracked
    • NoteNearside rear foot brake low effort

  26. Pass9,162 miles (+614)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    9,162 miles
    Test number
    380201739382
    • NoteBoth front tyres sidewalls perished
    • NoteNearside footbrake low effort

  27. Pass8,548 miles (+473)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    8,548 miles
    Test number
    173366638393
    • NoteAll tyres side walls and treads cracked
    • NoteNear side hand and foot brake low effort

  28. Pass8,075 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    8,075 miles
    Test number
    970534637301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass7,349 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    7,349 miles
    Test number
    384875036349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass6,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    6,615 miles
    Test number
    342306835390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V43 KBV

Does V43 KBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V43 KBV is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V43 KBV?
The MOT on V43 KBV is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V43 KBV done?
V43 KBV was recorded at 68,004 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 2,955 miles a year.
Has V43 KBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 KBV has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V43 KBV 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 V43 KBV find?
V43 KBV passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished; front coil spring corroded both; offside rear outer sill corroded, and 2 more.

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