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Nissan Micra

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

V73 GPXMOT history

V73 GPX is a yellow petrol Nissan Micra first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.

V73 GPX yellow Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2023
Mileage
69,412 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V73 GPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V73 GPX was last recorded at 69,412 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,465 miles · 13 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
947 miles
Average per year
2,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,412 miles
  • 2021 – 68,465 miles
  • 2020 – 67,765 miles
  • 2019 – 66,673 miles
  • 2018 – 64,755 miles
  • 2017 – 62,792 miles
  • 2016 – 60,572 miles
  • 2015 – 58,447 miles
  • 2014 – 56,166 miles
  • 2013 – 53,690 miles
  • 2012 – 51,413 miles
  • 2011 – 48,543 miles
  • 2010 – 45,685 miles
  • 2009 – 42,161 miles
  • 2008 – 37,749 miles
  • 2007 – 34,456 miles
  • 2006 – 30,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,412 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBody panels damaged
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryFront cross member corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryInner sill panels corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryN/s/r handbrake low efficency
  • AdvisoryRear inner wheel arch panels 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,412 miles (+947)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,412 miles
    Test number
    331466277931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody panels damaged
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroding
    • AdvisoryInner sill panels corroding
    • AdvisoryN/s/r handbrake low efficency
    • AdvisoryRear inner wheel arch panels corroded

  2. Pass68,465 miles (+700)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,465 miles
    Test number
    857598141112
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,765 miles (+1,092)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,765 miles
    Test number
    506135356228
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass66,673 miles (+1,918)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,673 miles
    Test number
    747081095070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass64,755 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,755 miles
    Test number
    937729583957
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak expansion tank holed (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded

  6. Fail64,754 miles (+108)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,754 miles
    Test number
    809057355109
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak expansion tank holed (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded

  7. Fail64,646 miles (+1,854)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,646 miles
    Test number
    303878653809
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Pale amber (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Pale amber (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant expansion tank broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass62,792 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,792 miles
    Test number
    475237692999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail62,786 miles (+2,214)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,786 miles
    Test number
    710975442777
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass60,572 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,572 miles
    Test number
    817370091220
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroding
    • AdvisoryInner sill panels corroding
    • AdvisoryOuter cv boots deteriorating
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisoryVarious body panels damaged

  11. Fail60,572 miles (+2,125)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,572 miles
    Test number
    354249474604
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroding
    • AdvisoryInner sill panels corroding
    • AdvisoryOuter cv boots deteriorating
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisoryVarious body panels damaged

  12. Pass58,447 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,447 miles
    Test number
    962317586281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,166 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,166 miles
    Test number
    929929044264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,156 miles (+2,466)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,156 miles
    Test number
    787232344248
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass53,690 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,690 miles
    Test number
    247505833276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,413 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,413 miles
    Test number
    148193642246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail51,412 miles (+2,869)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,412 miles
    Test number
    119443542276
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,543 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,543 miles
    Test number
    379142441498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  19. Fail48,541 miles (+2,856)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,541 miles
    Test number
    947282741224
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  20. Pass45,685 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,685 miles
    Test number
    491453340238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,161 miles (+4,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,161 miles
    Test number
    964717739250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass37,749 miles (+3,293)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,749 miles
    Test number
    133740748290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront cross member has corrosion not within a prescribed area

  23. Pass34,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,456 miles
    Test number
    992700247266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail34,456 miles (+3,588)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,456 miles
    Test number
    612980747206
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass30,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,868 miles
    Test number
    284848236214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about V73 GPX

Does V73 GPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V73 GPX expired on 25 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V73 GPX?
The MOT on V73 GPX expired on 25 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V73 GPX done?
V73 GPX was recorded at 69,412 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 2,396 miles a year.
Has V73 GPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V73 GPX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on V73 GPX 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 V73 GPX find?
V73 GPX passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; body panels damaged, and 5 more.

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