Nissan logo

Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y271 HDYMOT history

Y271 HDY is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 53,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

Y271 HDY red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2026
Mileage
53,096 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,739 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y271 HDY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 HDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y271 HDY was last recorded at 53,096 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Feb 2023: 50,741 miles, lower than 52,252 miles on 19 Feb 2022.

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
52,393 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
703 miles
Average per year
1,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,096 miles
  • 2025 – 52,393 miles
  • 2024 – 51,602 miles
  • 2023 – 50,769 miles
  • 2022 – 52,252 miles
  • 2021 – 49,681 miles
  • 2020 – 48,932 miles
  • 2019 – 47,219 miles
  • 2018 – 44,985 miles
  • 2017 – 43,430 miles
  • 2016 – 41,345 miles
  • 2015 – 39,136 miles
  • 2014 – 36,963 miles
  • 2013 – 34,542 miles
  • 2012 – 32,338 miles
  • 2011 – 29,979 miles
  • 2010 – 27,787 miles
  • 2009 – 25,728 miles
  • 2008 – 23,623 miles
  • 2007 – 20,895 miles
  • 2006 – 18,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail53,096 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch /sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail53,096 miles (+703)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    976661712656
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch /sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass52,393 miles (+791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    52,393 miles
    Test number
    927473318062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass51,602 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    51,602 miles
    Test number
    692732317145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail51,593 miles (+824)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,593 miles
    Test number
    901124981757
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass50,769 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    50,769 miles
    Test number
    751171749930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail50,741 miles (-1,511)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,741 miles
    Test number
    970153773527
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass52,252 miles (+2,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,252 miles
    Test number
    168092010685
    • 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 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass49,681 miles (+749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,681 miles
    Test number
    314804432218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Sidewall damaged 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass48,932 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,932 miles
    Test number
    294565254149
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  10. Fail48,932 miles (+1,713)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,932 miles
    Test number
    184191254874
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  11. Pass47,219 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,219 miles
    Test number
    878616173658
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  12. Fail47,160 miles (+2,175)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,160 miles
    Test number
    153405726498
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  13. Pass44,985 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,985 miles
    Test number
    136039841744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,430 miles (+2,085)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,430 miles
    Test number
    476198924512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,345 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,345 miles
    Test number
    818707630590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,136 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,136 miles
    Test number
    365546035027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,963 miles (+2,421)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,963 miles
    Test number
    906987134045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall damaged,cords not exposed.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perrishing.

  18. Pass34,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,542 miles
    Test number
    118052843488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,542 miles (+2,204)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,542 miles
    Test number
    448192143006
    • 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass32,338 miles (+2,359)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,338 miles
    Test number
    166327542415
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  21. Pass29,979 miles (+2,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,979 miles
    Test number
    828657441047
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass27,787 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,787 miles
    Test number
    232210350053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,728 miles (+2,105)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,728 miles
    Test number
    104913849434
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  24. Pass23,623 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,623 miles
    Test number
    682413948076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,895 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,895 miles
    Test number
    173853747061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    18,315 miles
    Test number
    101248746407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y271 HDY

Does Y271 HDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y271 HDY expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y271 HDY?
The MOT on Y271 HDY expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y271 HDY done?
Y271 HDY was recorded at 53,096 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 1,739 miles a year.
Has Y271 HDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 HDY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y271 HDY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y271 HDY find?
Y271 HDY failed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 8 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch sill end; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill; nearside stop lamp(s) not working, and 6 more.

Related registrations

Browse all Y271 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.