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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y229 BGCMOT history

Y229 BGC is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 9 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

Y229 BGC blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,869 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 BGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 BGC was last recorded at 84,869 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,087 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,782 miles
Average per year
3,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,869 miles
  • 2024 – 83,087 miles
  • 2023 – 80,286 miles
  • 2022 – 76,949 miles
  • 2021 – 73,137 miles
  • 2020 – 70,770 miles
  • 2019 – 66,087 miles
  • 2018 – 59,431 miles
  • 2017 – 54,631 miles
  • 2016 – 49,354 miles
  • 2015 – 49,224 miles
  • 2014 – 47,830 miles
  • 2013 – 44,938 miles
  • 2012 – 41,352 miles
  • 2011 – 37,105 miles
  • 2010 – 33,381 miles
  • 2009 – 31,931 miles
  • 2008 – 29,323 miles
  • 2007 – 26,648 miles
  • 2006 – 24,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,869 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,869 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,869 miles
    Test number
    425781235429
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail84,869 miles (+1,782)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,869 miles
    Test number
    293565403418
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass83,087 miles (+2,801)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,087 miles
    Test number
    947017244394
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,286 miles (+3,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,286 miles
    Test number
    744388503372
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack.

  5. Pass76,949 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    76,949 miles
    Test number
    284761309936
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail76,942 miles (+3,805)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,942 miles
    Test number
    586114054358
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass73,137 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,137 miles
    Test number
    106637333749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,770 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,770 miles
    Test number
    782267997830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,087 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,087 miles
    Test number
    732733246133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,431 miles
    Test number
    371610626268
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber weak

  11. Fail59,431 miles (+4,800)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,431 miles
    Test number
    283810600297
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass54,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,631 miles
    Test number
    687154113077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,631 miles (+5,277)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,631 miles
    Test number
    908217004922
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass49,354 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,354 miles
    Test number
    634716009857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,224 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,224 miles
    Test number
    163492141287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,830 miles (+2,892)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,830 miles
    Test number
    487371934299
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

  17. Pass44,938 miles (+3,586)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,938 miles
    Test number
    286521923244
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges & perishing on outer sidewall

  18. Pass41,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,352 miles
    Test number
    988960422222
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail41,352 miles (+4,247)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,352 miles
    Test number
    139890522289
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers smeary

  20. Pass37,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,105 miles
    Test number
    839147221221
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail37,105 miles (+3,724)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,105 miles
    Test number
    479077721206
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass33,381 miles (+1,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,381 miles
    Test number
    790343680176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass31,931 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,931 miles
    Test number
    662000579117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall/tread area

  24. Fail31,930 miles (+2,607)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,930 miles
    Test number
    281663369440
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall/tread area

  25. Pass29,323 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,323 miles
    Test number
    193771778190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,648 miles
    Test number
    794049067174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,648 miles (+1,792)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,648 miles
    Test number
    893229667167
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  28. Pass24,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,856 miles
    Test number
    352016556142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail24,856 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,856 miles
    Test number
    663526056140
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about Y229 BGC

Does Y229 BGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 BGC is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y229 BGC?
The MOT on Y229 BGC is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 BGC done?
Y229 BGC was recorded at 84,869 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,073 miles a year.
Has Y229 BGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 BGC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y229 BGC 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 Y229 BGC find?
Y229 BGC passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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