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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y229 YAOMOT history

Y229 YAO is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2024.

Y229 YAO blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
105,408 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 YAO
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
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y229 YAO was last recorded at 105,408 miles on 14 Mar 2024, 2,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,310 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,098 miles
Average per year
4,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,408 miles
  • 2023 – 103,310 miles
  • 2022 – 103,307 miles
  • 2021 – 97,726 miles
  • 2020 – 91,471 miles
  • 2019 – 88,502 miles
  • 2018 – 78,535 miles
  • 2017 – 76,515 miles
  • 2016 – 73,480 miles
  • 2015 – 71,762 miles
  • 2013 – 64,064 miles
  • 2012 – 59,587 miles
  • 2011 – 55,189 miles
  • 2010 – 50,106 miles
  • 2009 – 42,995 miles
  • 2008 – 38,629 miles
  • 2007 – 33,811 miles
  • 2006 – 30,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,408 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Valve stem seriously damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front wipers insecure (incorrectly fitted)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From compensator to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Wing corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front brake caliper gators insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,408 miles (+2,098)2 dangerous5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,408 miles
    Test number
    737959552600
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Valve stem seriously damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers insecure (incorrectly fitted)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From compensator to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass103,310 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,310 miles
    Test number
    262058493591
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail103,307 miles (+5,581)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,307 miles
    Test number
    416642763405
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  4. Pass97,726 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,726 miles
    Test number
    864031459952
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose front wing corroded at the fixing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail97,726 miles (+6,255)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,726 miles
    Test number
    325768090587
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear [marked] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose front wing corroded at the fixing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass91,471 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,471 miles
    Test number
    308443598682
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail91,471 miles (+2,969)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,471 miles
    Test number
    769012669473
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass88,502 miles (+167)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,502 miles
    Test number
    369107900216
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake caliper gators insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail88,335 miles (+9,800)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,335 miles
    Test number
    740172112939
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake caliper gators insecure
    • AdvisoryMain beam warning lamp faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass78,535 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,535 miles
    Test number
    263900480745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,470 miles (+1,955)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,470 miles
    Test number
    761450393417
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass76,515 miles (+3,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,515 miles
    Test number
    286439523613
    • AdvisoryAdvise battery becoming insecure
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass73,480 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,480 miles
    Test number
    221818675178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,474 miles (+1,712)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,474 miles
    Test number
    336007163461
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass71,762 miles (+3,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,762 miles
    Test number
    195549789564
    • AdvisoryBattery not very secure

  16. Fail68,712 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    488702805044
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRearparking brake needs atend

  17. Pass68,712 miles (+4,648)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    506732505069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRearparking brake needs atend

  18. Pass64,064 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,064 miles
    Test number
    317019543317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,587 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,587 miles
    Test number
    428389352473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,189 miles (+5,083)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,189 miles
    Test number
    548831161366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,106 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,106 miles
    Test number
    713263460365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,995 miles (+4,366)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,995 miles
    Test number
    623322329158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,629 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,629 miles
    Test number
    340617438152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,811 miles (+3,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,811 miles
    Test number
    801445327132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  25. Pass30,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,345 miles
    Test number
    850993436159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y229 YAO

Does Y229 YAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 YAO expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 YAO?
The MOT on Y229 YAO expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 YAO done?
Y229 YAO was recorded at 105,408 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2024, an average of 4,208 miles a year.
Has Y229 YAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 YAO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y229 YAO 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 YAO find?
Y229 YAO failed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside rear tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; rear valve stem seriously damaged both; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 12 more.

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