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Nissan Micra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y256 KFGMOT history

Y256 KFG is a grey petrol Nissan Micra first used on 19 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2023.

Y256 KFG grey Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2023
Mileage
109,689 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 KFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y256 KFG was last recorded at 109,689 miles on 7 Mar 2023, 7,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,796 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,893 miles
Average per year
4,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,689 miles
  • 2022 – 101,796 miles
  • 2021 – 91,771 miles
  • 2020 – 87,418 miles
  • 2019 – 82,489 miles
  • 2018 – 77,597 miles
  • 2017 – 70,545 miles
  • 2016 – 67,636 miles
  • 2015 – 65,184 miles
  • 2014 – 62,936 miles
  • 2013 – 60,447 miles
  • 2011 – 56,847 miles
  • 2009 – 51,254 miles
  • 2008 – 43,071 miles
  • 2007 – 40,248 miles
  • 2006 – 38,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,689 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front exhaust box broken inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail109,689 miles (+7,893)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,689 miles
    Test number
    430428064089
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass101,796 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,796 miles
    Test number
    494097258266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail101,794 miles (+10,023)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,794 miles
    Test number
    613849976436
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass91,771 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,771 miles
    Test number
    655578625715
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail91,767 miles (+4,349)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,767 miles
    Test number
    723628171900
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill excessive corrosion (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 floor excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass87,418 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,418 miles
    Test number
    976241238581
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust box broken inside
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail87,418 miles (+4,929)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,418 miles
    Test number
    283277643923
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust box broken inside
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass82,489 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,489 miles
    Test number
    959485758929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail82,487 miles (+4,890)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,487 miles
    Test number
    984593117515
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass77,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,597 miles
    Test number
    537743509786
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres and nearside front tyre perished

  11. Fail77,597 miles (+7,052)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,597 miles
    Test number
    608013423324
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres and nearside front tyre perished

  12. Pass70,545 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,545 miles
    Test number
    584912423507
    • AdvisoryFront brake slight uneven application
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail70,545 miles (+2,909)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,545 miles
    Test number
    132297326032
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake slight uneven application
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass67,636 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    453488415572
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail67,636 miles (+2,452)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    556135353204
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass65,184 miles (+26)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,184 miles
    Test number
    199058465489
    • NotePerishing and cracking to tyre's

  17. Fail65,158 miles (+2,222)1 dangerous6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,158 miles
    Test number
    945775465006
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NotePerishing and cracking to tyre's

  18. Pass62,936 miles (+2,489)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,936 miles
    Test number
    545089654006
    • NoteBoth outer cv boots perished
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s/r outer sill
    • NoteDamage to o/s handbrake cable
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  19. Pass60,447 miles (+3,600)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,447 miles
    Test number
    927048163088
    • NoteGeneral under body corrosion

  20. Pass56,847 miles (+5,593)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,847 miles
    Test number
    358035441261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  21. Pass51,254 miles (+8,183)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,254 miles
    Test number
    303332629362
    • NoteBattery insecure

  22. Pass43,071 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,071 miles
    Test number
    341200848211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,248 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,248 miles
    Test number
    502311547242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,067 miles
    Test number
    911713836294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,057 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,057 miles
    Test number
    814483436250
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y256 KFG

Does Y256 KFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 KFG expired on 17 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 KFG?
The MOT on Y256 KFG expired on 17 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 KFG done?
Y256 KFG was recorded at 109,689 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2023, an average of 4,330 miles a year.
Has Y256 KFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 KFG has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y256 KFG 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 Y256 KFG find?
Y256 KFG failed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2023 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-60-14, and 1 more.

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