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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y252 ECLMOT history

Y252 ECL is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

Y252 ECL blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
68,369 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 ECL
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
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 ECL was last recorded at 68,369 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 9,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2012: 42,711 miles, lower than 85,851 miles on 18 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
58,808 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,561 miles
Average per year
2,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,369 miles
  • 2025 – 58,808 miles
  • 2024 – 53,906 miles
  • 2023 – 48,918 miles
  • 2022 – 44,535 miles
  • 2017 – 44,531 miles
  • 2015 – 44,507 miles
  • 2014 – 43,917 miles
  • 2013 – 43,205 miles
  • 2012 – 42,711 miles
  • 2011 – 85,851 miles
  • 2010 – 34,846 miles
  • 2009 – 30,294 miles
  • 2008 – 25,204 miles
  • 2007 – 20,395 miles
  • 2006 – 15,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,369 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    68,369 miles
    Test number
    521056196560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail68,365 miles (+9,557)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,365 miles
    Test number
    392301466888
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass58,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    58,808 miles
    Test number
    260846668943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail58,808 miles (+4,902)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,808 miles
    Test number
    712984172614
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass53,906 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    53,906 miles
    Test number
    715040501821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    48,918 miles
    Test number
    907730649445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,918 miles (+4,383)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,918 miles
    Test number
    309776280464
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass44,535 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,535 miles
    Test number
    417714930026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,531 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,531 miles
    Test number
    644143375807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,507 miles (+590)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,507 miles
    Test number
    727098915215
    • NoteSlight noise from O/S/R wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight oil leak
  11. Pass43,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,917 miles
    Test number
    257426914268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,917 miles (+712)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,917 miles
    Test number
    965526814297
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  13. Pass43,205 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,205 miles
    Test number
    587075523297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,711 miles (-43,140)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,711 miles
    Test number
    555753332279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,851 miles (+51,005)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    85,851 miles
    Test number
    347750231273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,846 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,846 miles
    Test number
    780462730203
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight damaged to floor pan
  17. Pass34,846 miles (+4,552)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,846 miles
    Test number
    924422330203
    • NoteSlight damaged to floor pan
  18. Pass30,294 miles (+5,090)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,294 miles
    Test number
    221089239297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front tyre deteriorated
  19. Pass25,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,204 miles
    Test number
    214741448234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,204 miles (+4,809)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,204 miles
    Test number
    512861748208
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  21. Pass20,395 miles (+4,951)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,395 miles
    Test number
    334277327259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,444 miles
    Test number
    223228926242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 ECL

Does Y252 ECL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y252 ECL is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y252 ECL?
The MOT on Y252 ECL is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y252 ECL done?
Y252 ECL was recorded at 68,369 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 2,624 miles a year.
Has Y252 ECL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 ECL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y252 ECL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y252 ECL find?
Y252 ECL passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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