Nissan Micra
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc
Y238 OAXMOT history
Y238 OAX is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 60,776 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 60,776 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,876 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y238 OAX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Micra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 22 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y238 OAX was last recorded at 60,776 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 4,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 56,218 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,558 miles
- Average per year
- 2,876 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 60,776 miles
- 2025 – 56,218 miles
- 2024 – 52,825 miles
- 2023 – 50,160 miles
- 2022 – 46,267 miles
- 2021 – 43,998 miles
- 2020 – 38,627 miles
- 2019 – 36,109 miles
- 2018 – 33,603 miles
- 2017 – 17,982 miles
- 2016 – 9,990 miles
- 2015 – 9,969 miles
- 2014 – 9,328 miles
- 2013 – 8,813 miles
- 2012 – 8,379 miles
- 2011 – 8,041 miles
- 2009 – 7,119 miles
- 2008 – 6,187 miles
- 2007 – 5,594 miles
- 2006 – 5,255 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail60,776 miles
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum
- AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail60,776 miles (+4,558)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,776 miles
- Test number
- 792273051828
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum
- AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle
Pass56,218 miles (+3,393)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 56,218 miles
- Test number
- 892290304733
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (14 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (14 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle rusty underneath
Pass52,825 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 52,825 miles
- Test number
- 117261906045
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail52,773 miles (+2,613)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,773 miles
- Test number
- 900754897377
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass50,160 miles (+33)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 50,160 miles
- Test number
- 827953037699
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective small split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material limit valve to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear repair heavily coated in underseal
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded
Fail50,127 miles (+3,860)2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,127 miles
- Test number
- 367326507209
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective small split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material limit valve to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded
Pass46,267 miles (+114)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 46,267 miles
- Test number
- 330326083729
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail46,153 miles (+2,155)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,153 miles
- Test number
- 198306845527
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass43,998 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 43,998 miles
- Test number
- 217769795733
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail43,984 miles (+5,357)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,984 miles
- Test number
- 128659929711
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass38,627 miles (+2,518)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 38,627 miles
- Test number
- 559089849443
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryEml on
Pass36,109 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 36,109 miles
- Test number
- 611306848553
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEml on
Fail36,109 miles (+2,506)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,109 miles
- Test number
- 452116462142
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEml on
Pass33,603 miles (+223)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 33,603 miles
- Test number
- 902761125018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,380 miles (+15,398)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,380 miles
- Test number
- 305207248788
- FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass17,982 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 17,982 miles
- Test number
- 506685314004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,982 miles (+7,992)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,982 miles
- Test number
- 160343207653
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass9,990 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 9,990 miles
- Test number
- 900556559219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail9,989 miles (+20)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,989 miles
- Test number
- 177221514950
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play arm (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass9,969 miles (+641)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 9,969 miles
- Test number
- 757644355097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,328 miles (+515)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 9,328 miles
- Test number
- 415939344046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,813 miles (+434)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 8,813 miles
- Test number
- 995253843011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,379 miles (+338)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 8,379 miles
- Test number
- 798557042021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,041 miles (+922)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 8,041 miles
- Test number
- 827479261026
- NoteTyres perished and cracked,not excessive
Pass7,119 miles (+932)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 7,119 miles
- Test number
- 690395049346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,187 miles (+593)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 6,187 miles
- Test number
- 302526748371
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass5,594 miles (+339)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 5,594 miles
- Test number
- 390254347399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,255 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 5,255 miles
- Test number
- 910656146376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y238 OAX
- Does Y238 OAX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y238 OAX expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y238 OAX?
- The MOT on Y238 OAX expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y238 OAX done?
- Y238 OAX was recorded at 60,776 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,876 miles a year.
- Has Y238 OAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y238 OAX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y238 OAX 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 Y238 OAX find?
- Y238 OAX failed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 5 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp aim too high; offside headlamp aim unable to be tested; offside headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 9 more.
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