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Nissan Micra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y228 MVWMOT history

Y228 MVW is a grey petrol Nissan Micra first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 121,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

Y228 MVW grey Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2025
Mileage
121,216 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 MVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y228 MVW was last recorded at 121,216 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 3,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,211 miles · 2 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,005 miles
Average per year
5,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,216 miles
  • 2024 – 118,211 miles
  • 2023 – 111,951 miles
  • 2022 – 105,835 miles
  • 2021 – 95,391 miles
  • 2020 – 87,075 miles
  • 2018 – 79,934 miles
  • 2017 – 70,319 miles
  • 2016 – 65,174 miles
  • 2015 – 63,499 miles
  • 2014 – 56,346 miles
  • 2013 – 50,951 miles
  • 2012 – 46,285 miles
  • 2011 – 42,026 miles
  • 2010 – 35,859 miles
  • 2009 – 27,750 miles
  • 2008 – 22,611 miles
  • 2007 – 16,372 miles
  • 2006 – 8,803 miles
  • 2005 – 7,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,216 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside inner sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside inner sill x 2 holes. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Damage through wiper sweep. (3.2 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryThere is general corrosion to the chassis and body.

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.

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail121,216 miles (+3,005)16 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,216 miles
    Test number
    336416972184
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside inner sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside inner sill x 2 holes. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Damage through wiper sweep. (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryThere is general corrosion to the chassis and body.

  2. Pass118,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,211 miles
    Test number
    250536241945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail118,211 miles (+6,260)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,211 miles
    Test number
    738189401685
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass111,951 miles (+24)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,951 miles
    Test number
    395416093321
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail111,927 miles (+6,092)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,927 miles
    Test number
    321782126271
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass105,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,835 miles
    Test number
    721641403491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,835 miles (+10,444)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,835 miles
    Test number
    391425629106
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass95,391 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,391 miles
    Test number
    706674819541
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail95,331 miles (+8,256)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,331 miles
    Test number
    926238760227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass87,075 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,075 miles
    Test number
    564806426142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,038 miles (+7,104)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,038 miles
    Test number
    442418435476
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass79,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    260594593227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Fail79,934 miles (+9,615)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    578507700737
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass70,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,319 miles
    Test number
    503785133795
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail70,319 miles (+5,145)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,319 miles
    Test number
    889672258555
    • 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass65,174 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,174 miles
    Test number
    605552609664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,499 miles
    Test number
    596631015769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,499 miles (+7,153)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,499 miles
    Test number
    776855710176
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass56,346 miles (+5,395)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,346 miles
    Test number
    889170294138
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily perished
    • NoteOffside front brake disc inner face heavily corroded

  20. Fail50,951 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,951 miles
    Test number
    215376883485
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass50,951 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,951 miles
    Test number
    225906183147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,285 miles (+4,259)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,285 miles
    Test number
    126598882124
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  23. Pass42,026 miles (+6,167)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,026 miles
    Test number
    719459781191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers are starting to perish
    • NoteO/s front indicator lens faded

  24. Pass35,859 miles (+8,109)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,859 miles
    Test number
    562551080165
    • NoteSlight imbalance on rear brake performance noted during roller brake test

  25. Pass27,750 miles (+5,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,750 miles
    Test number
    233353889185
    • NoteFront brake pads are starting to get low

  26. Pass22,611 miles (+6,239)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,611 miles
    Test number
    751465288138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,372 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,372 miles
    Test number
    110220197166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail16,341 miles (+7,538)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,341 miles
    Test number
    664537287165
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  29. Pass8,803 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    8,803 miles
    Test number
    290218886183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass7,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    7,997 miles
    Test number
    512038085174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y228 MVW

Does Y228 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y228 MVW expired on 10 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y228 MVW?
The MOT on Y228 MVW expired on 10 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y228 MVW done?
Y228 MVW was recorded at 121,216 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 5,469 miles a year.
Has Y228 MVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 MVW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y228 MVW 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 Y228 MVW find?
Y228 MVW failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 16 major defects and 7 advisories: front windscreen washer not working; nearside front brakes imbalanced across an axle; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 20 more.

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