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Nissan Micra

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 998 cc

W228 NEUMOT history

W228 NEU is a yellow petrol Nissan Micra first used on 17 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 108,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

W228 NEU 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 Jul 2025
Mileage
108,308 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 NEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

W228 NEU was last recorded at 108,308 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 11,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2024: 96,148 miles, lower than 99,836 miles on 26 Jul 2023.

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
96,479 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
11,829 miles
Average per year
4,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,308 miles
  • 2024 – 96,479 miles
  • 2023 – 99,836 miles
  • 2022 – 95,536 miles
  • 2018 – 95,042 miles
  • 2017 – 91,807 miles
  • 2016 – 89,437 miles
  • 2015 – 83,756 miles
  • 2014 – 69,996 miles
  • 2013 – 59,401 miles
  • 2012 – 52,841 miles
  • 2011 – 47,009 miles
  • 2010 – 43,568 miles
  • 2009 – 41,056 miles
  • 2008 – 35,221 miles
  • 2007 – 30,758 miles
  • 2006 – 26,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,308 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill /outer sill, suspension area filled with fibre glass (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/outer sill ,suspension area filled with fibreglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryAbs light on. abs system never fitted to this car
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryHandbrake only just passes test
  • AdvisoryRear seat belt outer stalk covers

What MOT failures 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,308 miles (+11,829)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,308 miles
    Test number
    483678001506
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill /outer sill, suspension area filled with fibre glass (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/outer sill ,suspension area filled with fibreglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAbs light on. abs system never fitted to this car
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just passes test
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt outer stalk covers

  2. Pass96,479 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,479 miles
    Test number
    520884003316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,148 miles (-3,688)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,148 miles
    Test number
    956286459059
    • MajorBrake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass99,836 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,836 miles
    Test number
    677107707680
    • 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))

  5. Fail99,836 miles (+25)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,836 miles
    Test number
    128973853174
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (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))

  6. Fail99,811 miles (+264)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,811 miles
    Test number
    413349272036
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Damaged by cutting + Retaining device missing {split pin} (5.3.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail99,547 miles (+4,011)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,547 miles
    Test number
    770528269512
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass95,536 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,536 miles
    Test number
    129667693254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail95,534 miles (+3)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,534 miles
    Test number
    226851672641
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail95,531 miles (+489)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,531 miles
    Test number
    855629505188
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass95,042 miles (+3,235)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,042 miles
    Test number
    294226164978
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Pass91,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,807 miles
    Test number
    357204136324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail91,807 miles (+2,370)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,807 miles
    Test number
    456064918614
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass89,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,437 miles
    Test number
    273302508817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail89,437 miles (+5,681)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,437 miles
    Test number
    581424344724
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,756 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,756 miles
    Test number
    923854902624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,736 miles (+13,740)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,736 miles
    Test number
    649130761108
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

  18. Pass69,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,996 miles
    Test number
    146095704233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,996 miles (+10,595)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,996 miles
    Test number
    506292304290
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  20. Pass59,401 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,401 miles
    Test number
    207066503278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail59,401 miles (+6,560)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,401 miles
    Test number
    576286703257
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass52,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,841 miles
    Test number
    976616682148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,841 miles (+5,832)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,841 miles
    Test number
    798195682195
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass47,009 miles (+3,441)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,009 miles
    Test number
    935148951155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,568 miles (+2,512)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,568 miles
    Test number
    941184860050
    • NoteBoth front pads wearing low
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  26. Pass41,056 miles (+5,835)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,056 miles
    Test number
    863372879065
    • NoteAdvisorys attatched

  27. Pass35,221 miles (+4,463)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,221 miles
    Test number
    620513878075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,758 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,758 miles
    Test number
    422307067038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail30,755 miles (+3,827)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,755 miles
    Test number
    673325167000
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  30. Pass26,928 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,928 miles
    Test number
    371095766095
    • NoteAdvisorys attatched

Questions about W228 NEU

Does W228 NEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W228 NEU expired on 25 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W228 NEU?
The MOT on W228 NEU expired on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W228 NEU done?
W228 NEU was recorded at 108,308 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 4,039 miles a year.
Has W228 NEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 NEU has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on W228 NEU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W228 NEU find?
W228 NEU failed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill /outer sill, suspension area filled with fibre glass; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/outer sill ,suspension area filled with fibreglass, and 11 more.

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