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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 998 cc

X438 XAFMOT history

X438 XAF is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 90,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

X438 XAF red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,776 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X438 XAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X438 XAF was last recorded at 90,776 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,775 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,776 miles
  • 2025 – 90,466 miles
  • 2024 – 89,779 miles
  • 2023 – 89,513 miles
  • 2022 – 89,101 miles
  • 2021 – 88,710 miles
  • 2020 – 88,435 miles
  • 2019 – 88,161 miles
  • 2018 – 87,766 miles
  • 2017 – 87,374 miles
  • 2016 – 86,780 miles
  • 2015 – 84,608 miles
  • 2014 – 82,695 miles
  • 2013 – 81,479 miles
  • 2012 – 80,425 miles
  • 2011 – 78,596 miles
  • 2010 – 77,771 miles
  • 2009 – 75,586 miles
  • 2008 – 69,671 miles
  • 2007 – 63,815 miles
  • 2006 – 56,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,776 miles
  • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damagedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,776 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,776 miles
    Test number
    731181858198
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail90,775 miles (+3)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,775 miles
    Test number
    889929253964
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor ,repair not seam welded all around repair patch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail90,772 miles (+306)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,772 miles
    Test number
    365098210518
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass90,466 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,466 miles
    Test number
    991471150544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail90,462 miles (+683)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,462 miles
    Test number
    386227442389
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,779 miles (+266)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,779 miles
    Test number
    107849873432
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass89,513 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,513 miles
    Test number
    423574050996
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis rails and floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail89,503 miles (+402)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,503 miles
    Test number
    346163802326
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  9. Pass89,101 miles (+391)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,101 miles
    Test number
    509943079365
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer axle beam corroded

  10. Pass88,710 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,710 miles
    Test number
    200773179639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail88,703 miles (+268)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,703 miles
    Test number
    302098784012
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,435 miles
    Test number
    530040918871
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail88,435 miles (+274)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,435 miles
    Test number
    868359952412
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass88,161 miles (+395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,161 miles
    Test number
    691354464279
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass87,766 miles (+392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,766 miles
    Test number
    699481141267
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Pass87,374 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,374 miles
    Test number
    651586474521
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  17. Fail87,367 miles (+587)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,367 miles
    Test number
    439401658059
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  18. Pass86,780 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,780 miles
    Test number
    654838495558
    • AdvisoryInner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  19. Fail86,778 miles (+2,170)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,778 miles
    Test number
    217622619374
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  20. Pass84,608 miles (+1,913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,608 miles
    Test number
    268906145265
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  21. Pass82,695 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    356150674195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,479 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,479 miles
    Test number
    575967953136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,425 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,425 miles
    Test number
    255422072414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail80,420 miles (+1,824)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,420 miles
    Test number
    767301572114
    • 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Fail78,596 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,596 miles
    Test number
    717542031147
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAll wipers split

  26. Pass78,596 miles (+825)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,596 miles
    Test number
    939282931130
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAll wipers split

  27. Pass77,771 miles (+2,185)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,771 miles
    Test number
    691808730109
    • NoteOffside headlamp glass cracked

  28. Pass75,586 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,586 miles
    Test number
    421536929113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront wipers split
    • NoteO/S handbrake cable sleeve split
    • NoteO/S headlamp chipped/cracked

  29. Fail75,586 miles (+5,915)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,586 miles
    Test number
    442626329183
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront wipers split
    • NoteO/S handbrake cable sleeve split
    • NoteO/S headlamp chipped/cracked

  30. Pass69,671 miles (+5,856)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    69,671 miles
    Test number
    162610548133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass63,815 miles (+7,793)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,815 miles
    Test number
    853442247164
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside headlamp cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  32. Pass56,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,022 miles
    Test number
    650636246116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X438 XAF

Does X438 XAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X438 XAF is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X438 XAF?
The MOT on X438 XAF is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X438 XAF done?
X438 XAF was recorded at 90,776 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 1,709 miles a year.
Has X438 XAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X438 XAF has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X438 XAF 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 X438 XAF find?
X438 XAF passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: tyre obviously under inflated all tyres; nearside front bumper damaged; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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