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Nissan Micra

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y242 ECLMOT history

Y242 ECL is a green petrol Nissan Micra first used on 13 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 33,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

Y242 ECL green Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
33,503 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 ECL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 ECL was last recorded at 33,503 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,126 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
377 miles
Average per year
1,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,503 miles
  • 2024 – 33,126 miles
  • 2023 – 32,586 miles
  • 2022 – 32,160 miles
  • 2021 – 31,618 miles
  • 2020 – 31,224 miles
  • 2019 – 30,170 miles
  • 2018 – 29,356 miles
  • 2017 – 28,567 miles
  • 2016 – 27,838 miles
  • 2015 – 25,585 miles
  • 2014 – 24,985 miles
  • 2013 – 24,272 miles
  • 2012 – 23,435 miles
  • 2011 – 23,192 miles
  • 2010 – 22,759 miles
  • 2009 – 22,357 miles
  • 2008 – 17,683 miles
  • 2007 – 14,562 miles
  • 2006 – 11,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,503 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,503 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    33,503 miles
    Test number
    916044965804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,126 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    33,126 miles
    Test number
    204684033978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,586 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    32,586 miles
    Test number
    816385988826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,160 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    32,160 miles
    Test number
    984337663814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    31,618 miles
    Test number
    756186041664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail31,618 miles (+394)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,618 miles
    Test number
    450703512423
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass31,224 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    31,224 miles
    Test number
    687669815000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,170 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,170 miles
    Test number
    359918556889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail30,161 miles (+805)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,161 miles
    Test number
    678172032815
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass29,356 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,356 miles
    Test number
    701069980927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,567 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,567 miles
    Test number
    836026193651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail28,558 miles (+720)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,558 miles
    Test number
    516052834198
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass27,838 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,838 miles
    Test number
    211684110374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper slit but still cleans screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish inner side wall

  14. Fail27,838 miles (+2,253)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,838 miles
    Test number
    460669553413
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper slit but still cleans screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish inner side wall

  15. Pass25,585 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    25,585 miles
    Test number
    277372845193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,985 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    24,985 miles
    Test number
    408082044150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,272 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,272 miles
    Test number
    246938043447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,435 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,435 miles
    Test number
    195061142025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,192 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,192 miles
    Test number
    727541241007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,759 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,759 miles
    Test number
    142363940024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,357 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,357 miles
    Test number
    360947369106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,356 miles (+1,151)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,356 miles
    Test number
    611813869124
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  23. Pass21,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,205 miles
    Test number
    612972929030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,205 miles (+3,522)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,205 miles
    Test number
    220412629071
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake warning light on.

  25. Pass17,683 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,683 miles
    Test number
    953945028021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,669 miles (+3,107)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,669 miles
    Test number
    470274328016
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  27. Pass14,562 miles (+3,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,562 miles
    Test number
    821474827047
    • NoteAll four tyres perished.

  28. Pass11,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    11,562 miles
    Test number
    804363526041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 ECL

Does Y242 ECL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y242 ECL is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y242 ECL?
The MOT on Y242 ECL is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y242 ECL done?
Y242 ECL was recorded at 33,503 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 1,106 miles a year.
Has Y242 ECL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 ECL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y242 ECL 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 Y242 ECL find?
Y242 ECL passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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