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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y229 YEWMOT history

Y229 YEW is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2024.

Y229 YEW blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2024
Mileage
68,828 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 YEW
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
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y229 YEW was last recorded at 68,828 miles on 17 Apr 2024, 4,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,642 miles · 14 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
4,186 miles
Average per year
3,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,828 miles
  • 2023 – 64,642 miles
  • 2022 – 61,361 miles
  • 2021 – 57,831 miles
  • 2020 – 55,061 miles
  • 2019 – 51,005 miles
  • 2018 – 48,367 miles
  • 2017 – 45,128 miles
  • 2016 – 41,883 miles
  • 2015 – 36,497 miles
  • 2014 – 33,238 miles
  • 2013 – 28,178 miles
  • 2012 – 22,805 miles
  • 2011 – 16,577 miles
  • 2010 – 10,327 miles
  • 2009 – 3,846 miles
  • 2007 – 3,453 miles
  • 2006 – 2,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,828 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousRear chassis rail corroded
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBoth nearside/offside sills - corroded

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and OSF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail68,828 miles (+4,186)2 dangerous11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,828 miles
    Test number
    246786338621
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear chassis rail corroded
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside/offside sills - corroded

  2. Pass64,642 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,642 miles
    Test number
    978506440926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail64,546 miles (+3,185)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,546 miles
    Test number
    595685580580
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass61,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    61,361 miles
    Test number
    194510015600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,361 miles (+3,530)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,361 miles
    Test number
    139998559789
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,831 miles (+2,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    57,831 miles
    Test number
    513001654492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    55,061 miles
    Test number
    510400048880
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail55,061 miles (+4,056)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,061 miles
    Test number
    370186950331
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass51,005 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,005 miles
    Test number
    428495776361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,001 miles (+2,634)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,001 miles
    Test number
    454128940214
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass48,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,367 miles
    Test number
    884933142444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,367 miles (+3,239)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,367 miles
    Test number
    963102080755
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass45,128 miles (+3,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,128 miles
    Test number
    773835391996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass41,883 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,883 miles
    Test number
    235724335378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,497 miles (+3,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,497 miles
    Test number
    489841325141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass33,238 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,238 miles
    Test number
    307708414149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail33,233 miles (+5,055)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,233 miles
    Test number
    136098914117
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass28,178 miles (+5,373)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,178 miles
    Test number
    857448703163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,805 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,805 miles
    Test number
    208192922180
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteFront disc slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion on brake pipes

  20. Fail22,796 miles (+6,219)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,796 miles
    Test number
    719092222196
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront disc slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion on brake pipes

  21. Pass16,577 miles (+6,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,577 miles
    Test number
    479649101164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass10,327 miles (+6,481)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    10,327 miles
    Test number
    623113700100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass3,846 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    3,846 miles
    Test number
    750489319105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass3,453 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    3,453 miles
    Test number
    601803037257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass2,114 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    2,114 miles
    Test number
    384787836288
    • NoteBoth front tyres cuts to sidewalls

Questions about Y229 YEW

Does Y229 YEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 YEW expired on 27 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 YEW?
The MOT on Y229 YEW expired on 27 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 YEW done?
Y229 YEW was recorded at 68,828 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2024, an average of 3,781 miles a year.
Has Y229 YEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 YEW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y229 YEW 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 YEW find?
Y229 YEW failed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 11 major defects and 4 advisories: offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord showing; rear chassis rail corroded; nearside front position lamp not working, and 14 more.

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