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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

X748 ABVMOT history

X748 ABV is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 8 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 76,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

X748 ABV red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,209 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X748 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X748 ABV was last recorded at 76,209 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,209 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,209 miles
  • 2025 – 72,115 miles
  • 2024 – 67,886 miles
  • 2023 – 63,371 miles
  • 2022 – 59,171 miles
  • 2021 – 54,873 miles
  • 2020 – 50,384 miles
  • 2019 – 44,441 miles
  • 2016 – 40,570 miles
  • 2015 – 31,169 miles
  • 2014 – 12,505 miles
  • 2013 – 5,361 miles
  • 2012 – 5,112 miles
  • 2011 – 4,714 miles
  • 2010 – 4,332 miles
  • 2009 – 4,022 miles
  • 2008 – 3,680 miles
  • 2007 – 3,362 miles
  • 2006 – 2,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,209 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Both inner sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres are measuring at 2mm and worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,209 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,209 miles
    Test number
    131124548948
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Both inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  2. Fail76,209 miles (+4,094)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,209 miles
    Test number
    872196054390
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Both inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  3. Pass72,115 miles (+97)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,115 miles
    Test number
    803933634935
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear under vehicle corner body corroded, but not seriously affecting overall security
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail72,018 miles (+4,132)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,018 miles
    Test number
    487972056712
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bottom outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bottom inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear under vehicle corner body corroded, but not seriously affecting overall security
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear bottom inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass67,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,886 miles
    Test number
    451413593793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,886 miles (+4,515)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,886 miles
    Test number
    356098526354
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jets blocked/foaming (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass63,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    63,371 miles
    Test number
    533285693543
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres are measuring at 2mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Both door sills are slightly corroded on both sides

  8. Fail63,371 miles (+4,200)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,371 miles
    Test number
    537966261238
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres are measuring at 2mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Both door sills are slightly corroded on both sides

  9. Pass59,171 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    59,171 miles
    Test number
    939990327012
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bottom outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear bottom inner sill corroded

  10. Fail59,171 miles (+4,298)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,171 miles
    Test number
    876389566369
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bottom outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear bottom inner sill corroded

  11. Pass54,873 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    54,873 miles
    Test number
    112719891917
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  12. Fail54,873 miles (+4,489)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,873 miles
    Test number
    135895764101
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  13. Pass50,384 miles (+5,943)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    50,384 miles
    Test number
    391176547674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,441 miles (+3,871)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,441 miles
    Test number
    336001086797
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass40,570 miles (+9,401)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,570 miles
    Test number
    365779425420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,169 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,169 miles
    Test number
    919540525082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,118 miles (+18,613)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,118 miles
    Test number
    987849615056
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass12,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    12,505 miles
    Test number
    348717204040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail12,505 miles (+7,144)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,505 miles
    Test number
    717217804045
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass5,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    5,361 miles
    Test number
    659766713075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail5,357 miles (+245)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,357 miles
    Test number
    326066113039
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  22. Pass5,112 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    5,112 miles
    Test number
    619265422010
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Fail5,110 miles (+396)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,110 miles
    Test number
    966525722084
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteParking brake readings slow to read

  24. Pass4,714 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    4,714 miles
    Test number
    389262711085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass4,332 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    4,332 miles
    Test number
    141112610492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass4,022 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    4,022 miles
    Test number
    124265419033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass3,680 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    3,680 miles
    Test number
    342796518045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass3,362 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    3,362 miles
    Test number
    563528717062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass2,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    2,958 miles
    Test number
    993242316027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X748 ABV

Does X748 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X748 ABV is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X748 ABV?
The MOT on X748 ABV is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X748 ABV done?
X748 ABV was recorded at 76,209 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,572 miles a year.
Has X748 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X748 ABV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X748 ABV 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 X748 ABV find?
X748 ABV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear both inner sills corroded, and 2 more.

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