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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,386 cc

Y18 BOXMOT history

Y18 BOX is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 20 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 164,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

Y18 BOX blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
164,900 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 BOX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,386 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 BOX was last recorded at 164,900 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 6,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,659 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,241 miles
Average per year
6,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,900 miles
  • 2025 – 158,659 miles
  • 2024 – 153,877 miles
  • 2023 – 149,160 miles
  • 2022 – 145,201 miles
  • 2021 – 141,037 miles
  • 2020 – 138,301 miles
  • 2019 – 134,243 miles
  • 2018 – 127,548 miles
  • 2017 – 122,333 miles
  • 2016 – 122,013 miles
  • 2015 – 115,145 miles
  • 2014 – 104,549 miles
  • 2013 – 87,302 miles
  • 2012 – 79,457 miles
  • 2011 – 70,912 miles
  • 2009 – 55,299 miles
  • 2008 – 44,379 miles
  • 2007 – 34,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,900 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,900 miles (+6,241)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    164,900 miles
    Test number
    575307237757
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass158,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    158,659 miles
    Test number
    194541798004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail158,659 miles (+4,782)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,659 miles
    Test number
    197334335949
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,877 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    153,877 miles
    Test number
    511122409885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail153,877 miles (+4,717)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,877 miles
    Test number
    175579461151
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass149,160 miles (+3,959)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    149,160 miles
    Test number
    887125592537
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass145,201 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,201 miles
    Test number
    122806805484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail145,201 miles (+4,164)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,201 miles
    Test number
    546524507046
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass141,037 miles (+2,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    141,037 miles
    Test number
    404205598665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass138,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,301 miles
    Test number
    256398219124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,301 miles (+4,058)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,301 miles
    Test number
    386856759568
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass134,243 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    134,243 miles
    Test number
    832962993900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,242 miles (+6,694)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,242 miles
    Test number
    913112875227
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass127,548 miles (+5,215)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    127,548 miles
    Test number
    961057102337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    122,333 miles
    Test number
    209317680130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,333 miles (+320)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,333 miles
    Test number
    458847913106
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  17. Pass122,013 miles (+6,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    122,013 miles
    Test number
    438375764324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting slightly deteriorated

  18. Pass115,145 miles (+82)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    115,145 miles
    Test number
    526689325046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak present

  19. Fail115,063 miles (+10,514)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,063 miles
    Test number
    376786125047
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak present

  20. Pass104,549 miles (+124)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    104,549 miles
    Test number
    847265324061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front headlamp lens deteriated.
    • NoteCentre/rear exhaust joint has slight blow.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust rattle.
    • NoteExhaust system deteriated.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnable to open rear boot door.

  21. Fail104,425 miles (+17,123)2 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,425 miles
    Test number
    509493624062
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front headlamp lens deteriated.
    • NoteCentre/rear exhaust joint has slight blow.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust rattle.
    • NoteExhaust system deteriated.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnable to open rear boot door.

  22. Pass87,302 miles (+111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,302 miles
    Test number
    345693323013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Fail87,191 miles (+7,734)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,191 miles
    Test number
    448035313096
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass79,457 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    79,457 miles
    Test number
    587906622021
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteSump corroded

  25. Fail79,457 miles (+294)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,457 miles
    Test number
    157486922477
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre 2mm
    • NoteSump corroded

  26. Fail79,163 miles (+8,251)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,163 miles
    Test number
    435464812016
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass70,912 miles (+15,613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,912 miles
    Test number
    527179011012
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades torn but still clear windscreen

  28. Pass55,299 miles (+10,920)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,299 miles
    Test number
    473812169227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass44,379 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,379 miles
    Test number
    970199838259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail44,324 miles (+9,816)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,324 miles
    Test number
    850645838281
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass34,508 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,508 miles
    Test number
    460346437287
    • NoteRear wiper split.

Questions about Y18 BOX

Does Y18 BOX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 BOX is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 BOX?
The MOT on Y18 BOX is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 BOX done?
Y18 BOX was recorded at 164,900 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 6,914 miles a year.
Has Y18 BOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 BOX has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y18 BOX 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 Y18 BOX find?
Y18 BOX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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