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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

V81 FPTMOT history

V81 FPT is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 6 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 59,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

V81 FPT silver Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
59,090 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 FPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V81 FPT was last recorded at 59,090 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2017: 52,339 miles, lower than 52,768 miles on 2 Dec 2016.

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
57,549 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,541 miles
Average per year
1,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,090 miles
  • 2025 – 57,549 miles
  • 2023 – 56,319 miles
  • 2022 – 54,524 miles
  • 2021 – 53,950 miles
  • 2019 – 53,316 miles
  • 2018 – 52,814 miles
  • 2017 – 52,339 miles
  • 2016 – 52,768 miles
  • 2015 – 50,215 miles
  • 2014 – 48,029 miles
  • 2013 – 46,358 miles
  • 2012 – 44,151 miles
  • 2011 – 41,880 miles
  • 2010 – 40,266 miles
  • 2009 – 38,540 miles
  • 2008 – 36,851 miles
  • 2007 – 34,966 miles
  • 2006 – 31,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,090 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage engine bay (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil tank to pump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,090 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    59,090 miles
    Test number
    993616106085
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage engine bay (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail59,088 miles (+1,539)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,088 miles
    Test number
    988577177845
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage engine bay (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass57,549 miles (+1,230)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    57,549 miles
    Test number
    946424371336
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower General corrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass56,319 miles (+1,795)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    56,319 miles
    Test number
    948391539232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass54,524 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    54,524 miles
    Test number
    966996633496
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil tank to pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail54,519 miles (+569)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,519 miles
    Test number
    824455705989
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both blades hard (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil tank to pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass53,950 miles (+461)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,950 miles
    Test number
    206200812517
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass53,489 miles (+173)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,489 miles
    Test number
    619356424422
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil tank to pump (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass53,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,316 miles
    Test number
    824295629058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail53,316 miles (+502)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,316 miles
    Test number
    207129011726
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass52,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,814 miles
    Test number
    432031926765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot small hole/weeping.

  12. Fail52,812 miles (+473)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,812 miles
    Test number
    703844744061
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot small hole/weeping.

  13. Pass52,339 miles (-429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    52,339 miles
    Test number
    927741267690
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass52,768 miles (+1,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,768 miles
    Test number
    312286123576
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail51,768 miles (+1,553)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,768 miles
    Test number
    801548428215
    • FailureNearside 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 brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass50,215 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,215 miles
    Test number
    161225729339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,029 miles (+1,671)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,029 miles
    Test number
    997270054302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brakes binding slightly

  18. Pass46,358 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,358 miles
    Test number
    309397633384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,151 miles (+2,271)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,151 miles
    Test number
    336967542375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteNearside wiper poor

  20. Pass41,880 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,880 miles
    Test number
    439837141435
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly and brake pads very low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre close to limit and inner sidewasll starting to perish

  21. Fail41,880 miles (+1,614)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,880 miles
    Test number
    617867941368
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly and brake pads very low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre close to limit and inner sidewasll starting to perish

  22. Pass40,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,266 miles
    Test number
    583181940339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,226 miles (+1,686)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,226 miles
    Test number
    584261840350
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  24. Pass38,540 miles (+1,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,540 miles
    Test number
    614904449322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass36,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,851 miles
    Test number
    912626048361
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  26. Fail36,851 miles (+1,885)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,851 miles
    Test number
    833116448345
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail34,966 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,966 miles
    Test number
    280427847392
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass34,966 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    34,966 miles
    Test number
    912397347333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,698 miles
    Test number
    460018546466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V81 FPT

Does V81 FPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V81 FPT is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V81 FPT?
The MOT on V81 FPT is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V81 FPT done?
V81 FPT was recorded at 59,090 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 1,437 miles a year.
Has V81 FPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 FPT has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V81 FPT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V81 FPT find?
V81 FPT passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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