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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

V53 DLOMOT history

V53 DLO is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 6 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.

V53 DLO red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2025
Mileage
109,019 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 DLO
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
6 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 DLO was last recorded at 109,019 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 1,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,011 miles · 28 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,008 miles
Average per year
3,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,019 miles
  • 2023 – 108,011 miles
  • 2022 – 105,748 miles
  • 2020 – 102,320 miles
  • 2019 – 100,872 miles
  • 2018 – 98,482 miles
  • 2017 – 96,941 miles
  • 2016 – 94,572 miles
  • 2015 – 91,560 miles
  • 2014 – 89,848 miles
  • 2013 – 87,583 miles
  • 2012 – 83,460 miles
  • 2011 – 76,512 miles
  • 2010 – 70,704 miles
  • 2009 – 63,673 miles
  • 2008 – 56,811 miles
  • 2007 – 50,703 miles
  • 2006 – 44,889 miles
  • 2005 – 38,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,019 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Reverse lens cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,019 miles
    Test number
    219859991386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,019 miles (+1,008)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,019 miles
    Test number
    279890597466
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass108,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,011 miles
    Test number
    479304109799
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail108,011 miles (+2,263)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,011 miles
    Test number
    519389120707
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass105,748 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,748 miles
    Test number
    263799848916
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail105,748 miles (+3,428)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,748 miles
    Test number
    518924877984
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,320 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,320 miles
    Test number
    563058725061
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail102,320 miles (+1,448)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,320 miles
    Test number
    190498476048
    • Repaired at testRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass100,872 miles (+2,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,872 miles
    Test number
    588238543374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,482 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,482 miles
    Test number
    756406542065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,941 miles (+2,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,941 miles
    Test number
    608487449523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass94,572 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,572 miles
    Test number
    305169455497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail94,572 miles (+3,012)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,572 miles
    Test number
    575940821427
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass91,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,560 miles
    Test number
    432418632694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,560 miles (+1,712)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,560 miles
    Test number
    951922265904
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass89,848 miles (+67)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,848 miles
    Test number
    995605634395
    • NoteBoth front amber indicator bulbs are becoming pale.
    • NoteEngine oil level low.
    • NoteFront registration plate deteriorated.
    • NoteInner wheel rim damaged on the nearside front.
    • NoteLower track control arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on the inner tread.
    • NoteRear wiper blade deteriorated.
    • NoteTyre pressure low on spare wheel.

  17. Fail89,781 miles (+2,198)1 failure8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,781 miles
    Test number
    589573034369
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteBoth front amber indicator bulbs are becoming pale.
    • NoteEngine oil level low.
    • NoteFront registration plate deteriorated.
    • NoteInner wheel rim damaged on the nearside front.
    • NoteLower track control arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on the inner tread.
    • NoteRear wiper blade deteriorated.
    • NoteTyre pressure low on spare wheel.

  18. Pass87,583 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,583 miles
    Test number
    958834433348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,460 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    83,460 miles
    Test number
    438265932349
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail83,459 miles (+6,947)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,459 miles
    Test number
    808515632372
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass76,512 miles (+5,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,512 miles
    Test number
    628620821379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass70,704 miles (+7,031)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    483804640494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,673 miles (+6,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,673 miles
    Test number
    160270129345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass56,811 miles (+6,108)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,811 miles
    Test number
    551363828391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,703 miles (+5,814)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    50,703 miles
    Test number
    922880527326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,889 miles (+6,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,889 miles
    Test number
    862179116300
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass38,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    38,798 miles
    Test number
    614330925375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V53 DLO

Does V53 DLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V53 DLO expired on 29 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V53 DLO?
The MOT on V53 DLO expired on 29 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V53 DLO done?
V53 DLO was recorded at 109,019 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 3,755 miles a year.
Has V53 DLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 DLO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V53 DLO 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 V53 DLO find?
V53 DLO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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