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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,348 cc

Y221 LFAMOT history

Y221 LFA is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 4 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 67,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2023.

Y221 LFA red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2023
Mileage
67,342 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 LFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,348 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y221 LFA was last recorded at 67,342 miles on 13 Dec 2021, 2,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,040 miles · 6 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,302 miles
Average per year
3,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 67,342 miles
  • 2019 – 61,022 miles
  • 2018 – 55,614 miles
  • 2017 – 49,527 miles
  • 2016 – 47,866 miles
  • 2015 – 46,281 miles
  • 2014 – 43,212 miles
  • 2013 – 40,265 miles
  • 2012 – 37,335 miles
  • 2011 – 34,771 miles
  • 2010 – 31,989 miles
  • 2009 – 29,086 miles
  • 2008 – 23,013 miles
  • 2007 – 13,131 miles
  • 2006 – 9,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front drop link rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting areas)(floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) s)(may require attention soon
  • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel
  • AdvisoryMultiple areas/components corroded and covered in under seal
  • AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade smearing windscreen
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting areas on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read2 major22 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    377170053999
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front drop link rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting areas)(floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) s)(may require attention soon
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel
    • AdvisoryMultiple areas/components corroded and covered in under seal
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade smearing windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting areas on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass67,342 miles (+2,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,342 miles
    Test number
    569022287533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass65,040 miles (+4,018)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,040 miles
    Test number
    756831726056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in floor
  4. Pass61,022 miles (+5,408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,022 miles
    Test number
    506883791047
    • AdvisoryFloor pan has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front subframe has slight corrosion
  5. Pass55,614 miles (+16)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,614 miles
    Test number
    591672021135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded
  6. Fail55,598 miles (+6,071)7 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,598 miles
    Test number
    934810561210
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both centre floors (5.2.6)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear floor to sills (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear quadrants (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sill ends (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades deteriorated
  7. Pass49,527 miles (+1,661)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,527 miles
    Test number
    973685143554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (2.4.A.3)
  8. Pass47,866 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,866 miles
    Test number
    910971676994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake dragging - Not showing on RBT
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
  9. Fail47,863 miles (+1,582)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,863 miles
    Test number
    194486287539
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake dragging - Not showing on RBT
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
  10. Pass46,281 miles (+3,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,281 miles
    Test number
    707103085089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  11. Pass43,212 miles (+2,947)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,212 miles
    Test number
    376750984016
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
  12. Pass40,265 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,265 miles
    Test number
    126876783406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,263 miles (+2,928)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,263 miles
    Test number
    505351783074
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  14. Pass37,335 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,335 miles
    Test number
    919210392028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,333 miles (+2,562)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,333 miles
    Test number
    429977482079
    • 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)
  16. Pass34,771 miles (+2,782)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,771 miles
    Test number
    115471081055
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking sidewall but not exsposing cords
  17. Pass31,989 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,989 miles
    Test number
    931930470017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,086 miles (+6,073)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,086 miles
    Test number
    152309479468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,013 miles (+9,882)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,013 miles
    Test number
    773417588040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight binding of n/s rear brake
  20. Pass13,131 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    13,131 miles
    Test number
    551908477008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,702 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,702 miles
    Test number
    161887486438
    • NoteFront brake pads low

Questions about Y221 LFA

Does Y221 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 LFA expired on 8 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 LFA?
The MOT on Y221 LFA expired on 8 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 LFA done?
Y221 LFA was recorded at 67,342 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2021, an average of 3,668 miles a year.
Has Y221 LFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 LFA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y221 LFA 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 Y221 LFA find?
Y221 LFA failed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2023 with 2 major defects and 22 advisories: offside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section; anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front drop link rubber bushes deteriorated, and 21 more.

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