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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

V685 ERSMOT history

V685 ERS is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 42,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

V685 ERS red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
42,515 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 ERS
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
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 ERS was last recorded at 42,515 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,513 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,515 miles
  • 2024 – 42,512 miles
  • 2023 – 42,427 miles
  • 2021 – 42,110 miles
  • 2020 – 41,846 miles
  • 2019 – 41,285 miles
  • 2018 – 40,863 miles
  • 2017 – 40,087 miles
  • 2016 – 38,036 miles
  • 2015 – 32,769 miles
  • 2014 – 27,630 miles
  • 2013 – 26,819 miles
  • 2012 – 24,366 miles
  • 2011 – 21,177 miles
  • 2010 – 18,487 miles
  • 2009 – 16,420 miles
  • 2008 – 15,834 miles
  • 2007 – 14,591 miles
  • 2006 – 13,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,515 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 rad support corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front tyre side wall split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,515 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    42,515 miles
    Test number
    781978483474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail42,513 miles (+1)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,513 miles
    Test number
    264760491744
    • MajorNearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass42,512 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    42,512 miles
    Test number
    625718279328
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail42,512 miles (+85)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,512 miles
    Test number
    685781352191
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass42,427 miles (+317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    42,427 miles
    Test number
    650997972059
    • AdvisoryFront rad support corroded

  6. Pass42,110 miles (+264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    42,110 miles
    Test number
    280268055934
    • AdvisoryFront rad support corroded

  7. Pass41,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,846 miles
    Test number
    782046672714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,846 miles (+561)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,846 miles
    Test number
    123254087635
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass41,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,285 miles
    Test number
    284663974353
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded

  10. Fail41,285 miles (+422)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,285 miles
    Test number
    949447459094
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to extent of reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded

  11. Pass40,863 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,863 miles
    Test number
    883369921348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,087 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,087 miles
    Test number
    417436254286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall split

  13. Fail40,060 miles (+2,024)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,060 miles
    Test number
    858042248373
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall split

  14. Pass38,036 miles (+5,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,036 miles
    Test number
    602290882276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass32,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,769 miles
    Test number
    378960300815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,769 miles (+5,139)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,769 miles
    Test number
    653518256238
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass27,630 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,630 miles
    Test number
    329152344214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail27,620 miles (+801)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,620 miles
    Test number
    428419434278
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass26,819 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,819 miles
    Test number
    669471433216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,366 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,366 miles
    Test number
    559908032263
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass24,366 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,366 miles
    Test number
    955748432289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,177 miles
    Test number
    396802441485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,177 miles (+2,690)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,177 miles
    Test number
    827422541223
    • 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)

  24. Pass18,487 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,487 miles
    Test number
    414525440247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,420 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    16,420 miles
    Test number
    564524349211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,834 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,834 miles
    Test number
    464095918433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,591 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    14,591 miles
    Test number
    140537007324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    13,308 miles
    Test number
    463205516442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V685 ERS

Does V685 ERS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V685 ERS is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V685 ERS?
The MOT on V685 ERS is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V685 ERS done?
V685 ERS was recorded at 42,515 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 1,468 miles a year.
Has V685 ERS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 ERS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V685 ERS 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 V685 ERS find?
V685 ERS passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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