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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,348 cc

Y278 DHOMOT history

Y278 DHO is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 120,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

Y278 DHO silver Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,445 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 DHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,348 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 DHO was last recorded at 120,445 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 5,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,048 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,397 miles
Average per year
4,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,445 miles
  • 2024 – 115,048 miles
  • 2023 – 113,016 miles
  • 2022 – 110,547 miles
  • 2021 – 107,822 miles
  • 2020 – 106,071 miles
  • 2019 – 102,726 miles
  • 2018 – 97,752 miles
  • 2017 – 93,896 miles
  • 2016 – 87,890 miles
  • 2015 – 84,048 miles
  • 2014 – 80,012 miles
  • 2013 – 75,607 miles
  • 2011 – 67,213 miles
  • 2010 – 61,474 miles
  • 2009 – 55,481 miles
  • 2008 – 49,074 miles
  • 2007 – 42,066 miles
  • 2006 – 34,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,445 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Exhaust deteriorating

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Brake pipes corroding

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Inner and outer sill panels corroding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear tyres perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer treads cracking and perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,445 miles (+5,397)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,445 miles
    Test number
    381449348505
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass115,048 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,048 miles
    Test number
    143748445987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,016 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,016 miles
    Test number
    683082869374
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer treads cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and splitting in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes to compensator slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail113,016 miles (+2,469)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,016 miles
    Test number
    807645453989
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed and corroded at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed and corroded at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer treads cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and splitting in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes to compensator slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass110,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,547 miles
    Test number
    740882152399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,547 miles (+2,725)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,547 miles
    Test number
    248744181490
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass107,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,822 miles
    Test number
    800048164180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail107,822 miles (+1,751)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,822 miles
    Test number
    561599388361
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass106,071 miles (+145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,071 miles
    Test number
    974096154014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail105,926 miles (+3,200)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,926 miles
    Test number
    623257418877
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass102,726 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,726 miles
    Test number
    648093054856
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sill panels corroding

  12. Fail102,726 miles (+4,974)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,726 miles
    Test number
    823411342093
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryBrake warning low on fluid level low
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sill panels corroding

  13. Pass97,752 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,752 miles
    Test number
    142928715025
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sill panels corroding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering rack

  14. Fail97,752 miles (+3,856)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,752 miles
    Test number
    577134658947
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sill panels corroding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering rack

  15. Pass93,896 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,896 miles
    Test number
    740966694571
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  16. Fail93,896 miles (+6,006)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,896 miles
    Test number
    883536119970
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  17. Pass87,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,890 miles
    Test number
    565936847461
    • AdvisoryO/s front drive shaft boot perished
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn on edges and cut across tread

  18. Fail87,890 miles (+3,842)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,890 miles
    Test number
    636081693891
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s front drive shaft boot perished
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn on edges and cut across tread

  19. Pass84,048 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,048 miles
    Test number
    979988235187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,012 miles
    Test number
    655399134180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,012 miles (+4,405)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,012 miles
    Test number
    755439134131
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass75,607 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,607 miles
    Test number
    686322743157
    • NoteCv. boots crackled, damp o.s.r. s/absorber.

  23. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    279919532157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. FailMileage not read2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    585309432155
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass67,213 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,213 miles
    Test number
    218469531157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,474 miles (+5,993)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,474 miles
    Test number
    803831440115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,481 miles (+6,407)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,481 miles
    Test number
    252713249166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,074 miles (+7,008)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,074 miles
    Test number
    304594948156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,066 miles (+7,375)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,066 miles
    Test number
    153855347195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,691 miles
    Test number
    353806646179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 DHO

Does Y278 DHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 DHO is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y278 DHO?
The MOT on Y278 DHO is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 DHO done?
Y278 DHO was recorded at 120,445 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 4,413 miles a year.
Has Y278 DHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 DHO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y278 DHO 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 Y278 DHO find?
Y278 DHO passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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