
Nissan Micra
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc
X56 ELHMOT history
X56 ELH is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 15 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,011 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 102,011 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,863 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X56 ELH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Micra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 15 Feb 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X56 ELH was last recorded at 102,011 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 8,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 93,874 miles · 15 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8,137 miles
- Average per year
- 5,863 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 102,011 miles
- 2021 – 93,874 miles
- 2020 – 86,507 miles
- 2019 – 78,506 miles
- 2017 – 69,309 miles
- 2016 – 56,871 miles
- 2015 – 39,366 miles
- 2014 – 29,166 miles
- 2013 – 21,759 miles
- 2012 – 21,493 miles
- 2011 – 21,027 miles
- 2010 – 17,576 miles
- 2009 – 9,700 miles
- 2008 – 3,704 miles
- 2007 – 3,222 miles
- 2006 – 2,683 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,011 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 102,011 miles
- Test number
- 499311965038
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail102,011 miles (+8,137)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,011 miles
- Test number
- 187430323698
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,874 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 93,874 miles
- Test number
- 929214115749
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail93,874 miles (+7,367)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,874 miles
- Test number
- 314315104170
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass86,507 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 86,507 miles
- Test number
- 163431053875
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail86,507 miles (+8,001)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,507 miles
- Test number
- 340092570905
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass78,506 miles (+9,197)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 78,506 miles
- Test number
- 284695867182
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass69,309 miles (+12,438)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 69,309 miles
- Test number
- 785699230414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,871 miles (+17,505)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 56,871 miles
- Test number
- 559949630118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,366 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,366 miles
- Test number
- 626081095001
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass39,366 miles (+10,200)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 39,366 miles
- Test number
- 639721895017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,166 miles (+7,407)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 29,166 miles
- Test number
- 787500804128
- NoteNearside front tyre cracking
- NoteOffside front tyre cracking
Pass21,759 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 21,759 miles
- Test number
- 637117243091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,759 miles (+266)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,759 miles
- Test number
- 289137743004
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass21,493 miles (+466)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 21,493 miles
- Test number
- 997259742008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,027 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,027 miles
- Test number
- 246923351069
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass21,027 miles (+3,451)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 21,027 miles
- Test number
- 619273751065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 17,576 miles
- Test number
- 933628640021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,576 miles (+7,876)8 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,576 miles
- Test number
- 932196340052
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- NoteBrake warning light staying on
Pass9,700 miles (+5,996)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 9,700 miles
- Test number
- 864964359040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,704 miles (+482)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 3,704 miles
- Test number
- 394015948058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,222 miles (+539)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 3,222 miles
- Test number
- 270863847078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,683 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 2,683 miles
- Test number
- 130137846074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X56 ELH
- Does X56 ELH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X56 ELH expired on 25 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X56 ELH?
- The MOT on X56 ELH expired on 25 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X56 ELH done?
- X56 ELH was recorded at 102,011 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 5,863 miles a year.
- Has X56 ELH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X56 ELH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on X56 ELH 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 X56 ELH find?
- X56 ELH passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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