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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y272 LARMOT history

Y272 LAR is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 89,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

Y272 LAR blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
89,555 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y272 LAR
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
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y272 LAR was last recorded at 89,555 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,550 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,555 miles
  • 2025 – 83,447 miles
  • 2024 – 77,973 miles
  • 2023 – 69,310 miles
  • 2022 – 65,408 miles
  • 2021 – 61,474 miles
  • 2020 – 60,250 miles
  • 2019 – 57,443 miles
  • 2018 – 55,432 miles
  • 2017 – 54,617 miles
  • 2016 – 53,939 miles
  • 2015 – 53,351 miles
  • 2014 – 52,069 miles
  • 2013 – 45,039 miles
  • 2012 – 36,320 miles
  • 2011 – 30,553 miles
  • 2010 – 25,509 miles
  • 2009 – 22,245 miles
  • 2008 – 17,721 miles
  • 2007 – 12,172 miles
  • 2006 – 8,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,555 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,555 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    89,555 miles
    Test number
    943932321334
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail89,550 miles (+6,103)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,550 miles
    Test number
    553841101185
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass83,447 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,447 miles
    Test number
    444377708680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail83,441 miles (+5,468)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,441 miles
    Test number
    161103127453
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass77,973 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,973 miles
    Test number
    906148123158
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail77,973 miles (+8,663)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,973 miles
    Test number
    899754107396
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass69,310 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,310 miles
    Test number
    426081370962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,408 miles (+3,934)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,408 miles
    Test number
    352081223864
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass61,474 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,474 miles
    Test number
    162678410605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,460 miles (+1,210)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,460 miles
    Test number
    563786575592
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass60,250 miles (+2,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,250 miles
    Test number
    264284101851
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass57,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,443 miles
    Test number
    281567348813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,443 miles (+2,011)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,443 miles
    Test number
    739221219668
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  14. Pass55,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    719672521824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,432 miles (+815)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    636520733207
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Crack in tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroided (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass54,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,617 miles
    Test number
    729531073528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,617 miles (+678)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,617 miles
    Test number
    603263108724
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass53,939 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,939 miles
    Test number
    919280667923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,351 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,351 miles
    Test number
    116483675436
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding
    • NoteFront headlight lense protectors fitted
    • NoteWheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

  20. Fail53,351 miles (+1,282)1 failure2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,351 miles
    Test number
    729142875094
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding
    • NoteFront headlight lense protectors fitted
    • NoteWheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

  21. Pass52,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,069 miles
    Test number
    526437174003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,069 miles (+7,030)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,069 miles
    Test number
    969027074037
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass45,039 miles (+8,719)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,039 miles
    Test number
    169613263065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,320 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,320 miles
    Test number
    715219072064
    • NoteSmall engine oil leak

  25. Fail36,319 miles (+5,766)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,319 miles
    Test number
    209159572044
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSmall engine oil leak

  26. Pass30,553 miles (+5,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,553 miles
    Test number
    498265971018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass25,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,509 miles
    Test number
    723572270098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail25,509 miles (+3,264)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,509 miles
    Test number
    903832970023
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass22,245 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,245 miles
    Test number
    161052879407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,721 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,721 miles
    Test number
    590007178089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass12,172 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,172 miles
    Test number
    794155977037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass8,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    8,283 miles
    Test number
    121996076476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail8,283 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,283 miles
    Test number
    171256276021
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about Y272 LAR

Does Y272 LAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y272 LAR is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y272 LAR?
The MOT on Y272 LAR is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y272 LAR done?
Y272 LAR was recorded at 89,555 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 4,075 miles a year.
Has Y272 LAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y272 LAR has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y272 LAR 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 Y272 LAR find?
Y272 LAR passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/ outer sill, and 6 more.

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