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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y252 DKFMOT history

Y252 DKF is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 18 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 89,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

Y252 DKF blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2025
Mileage
89,325 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 DKF
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
18 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y252 DKF was last recorded at 89,325 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 2,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,734 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,591 miles
Average per year
3,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,325 miles
  • 2024 – 86,734 miles
  • 2023 – 84,459 miles
  • 2022 – 82,268 miles
  • 2021 – 80,588 miles
  • 2020 – 79,074 miles
  • 2019 – 76,598 miles
  • 2018 – 73,167 miles
  • 2017 – 69,316 miles
  • 2016 – 65,189 miles
  • 2015 – 61,720 miles
  • 2014 – 59,845 miles
  • 2013 – 58,046 miles
  • 2012 – 55,488 miles
  • 2011 – 53,784 miles
  • 2010 – 50,948 miles
  • 2009 – 47,420 miles
  • 2008 – 42,532 miles
  • 2007 – 37,285 miles
  • 2006 – 30,758 miles
  • 2005 – 25,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,325 miles
  • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryFront crossmember is corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,325 miles (+2,591)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,325 miles
    Test number
    527382716719
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember is corroded

  2. Pass86,734 miles (+2,275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,734 miles
    Test number
    624959980686
    • AdvisoryGENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front CROSSMEMBER CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,459 miles
    Test number
    147236697403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Crossmember corroded

  4. Fail84,452 miles (+2,184)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,452 miles
    Test number
    530728130078
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Crossmember corroded

  5. Pass82,268 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    571015352609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front CROSSMEMBER CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail82,266 miles (+1,678)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,266 miles
    Test number
    273793711473
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front CROSSMEMBER CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass80,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,588 miles
    Test number
    895565883320
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member is corroded

  8. Fail80,587 miles (+1,513)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,587 miles
    Test number
    802520951484
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member is corroded

  9. Pass79,074 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,074 miles
    Test number
    402041231412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,598 miles
    Test number
    561472305429
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember is corroded

  11. Fail76,598 miles (+3,431)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,598 miles
    Test number
    349441683187
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember is corroded

  12. Pass73,167 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,167 miles
    Test number
    294824968554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail73,165 miles (+3,849)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,165 miles
    Test number
    994597703782
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass69,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,316 miles
    Test number
    549782044069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,316 miles (+4,127)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,316 miles
    Test number
    265651768185
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass65,189 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,189 miles
    Test number
    711915377586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,720 miles (+1,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,720 miles
    Test number
    305686615422
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass59,845 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,845 miles
    Test number
    365637014203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,046 miles (+2,558)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,046 miles
    Test number
    158107793197
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass55,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,488 miles
    Test number
    575045392121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,488 miles (+1,704)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,488 miles
    Test number
    219855592475
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass53,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,784 miles
    Test number
    737516611270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,784 miles (+2,836)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,784 miles
    Test number
    877736811231
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass50,948 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,948 miles
    Test number
    710377610242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,946 miles (+3,526)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,946 miles
    Test number
    813176110200
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass47,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,420 miles
    Test number
    192415419222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail47,419 miles (+4,887)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,419 miles
    Test number
    293475719287
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to split

  28. Pass42,532 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,532 miles
    Test number
    883257408254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,285 miles
    Test number
    322064917428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail37,284 miles (+6,526)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,284 miles
    Test number
    570284917205
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Pass30,758 miles (+5,674)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,758 miles
    Test number
    454176916278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass25,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    25,084 miles
    Test number
    994197815203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 DKF

Does Y252 DKF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 DKF expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 DKF?
The MOT on Y252 DKF expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 DKF done?
Y252 DKF was recorded at 89,325 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 3,216 miles a year.
Has Y252 DKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 DKF has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y252 DKF 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 Y252 DKF find?
Y252 DKF failed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch, and 4 more.

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