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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,348 cc

Y879 WCSMOT history

Y879 WCS is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

Y879 WCS silver Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2025
Mileage
85,140 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 WCS
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
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y879 WCS was last recorded at 85,140 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 2,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,261 miles · 21 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,879 miles
Average per year
4,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,140 miles
  • 2024 – 82,261 miles
  • 2023 – 79,054 miles
  • 2022 – 76,101 miles
  • 2021 – 71,870 miles
  • 2020 – 68,938 miles
  • 2019 – 62,974 miles
  • 2018 – 57,307 miles
  • 2017 – 51,662 miles
  • 2016 – 45,388 miles
  • 2015 – 40,136 miles
  • 2014 – 34,808 miles
  • 2013 – 29,047 miles
  • 2012 – 24,015 miles
  • 2011 – 19,191 miles
  • 2010 – 15,285 miles
  • 2009 – 7,321 miles
  • 2008 – 6,509 miles
  • 2007 – 5,923 miles
  • 2006 – 5,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,140 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front lower arm ball joint touching outer cv joint
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill excessively corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEML on
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front door has slight play in hinge
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily cracked in tread... 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Engine Management Light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Engine malfunction light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,140 miles (+2,879)1 dangerous1 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,140 miles
    Test number
    707198367752
    • DangerousOffside Front lower arm ball joint touching outer cv joint
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill excessively corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door has slight play in hinge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily cracked in tread... 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass82,261 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    82,261 miles
    Test number
    724497019230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail82,260 miles (+3,206)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,260 miles
    Test number
    410174746693
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass79,054 miles (+2,953)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,054 miles
    Test number
    448725605517
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES- marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,101 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    603367801332
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from outer boot seat (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light on
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail76,101 miles (+4,231)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    579106505316
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from outer boot seat (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass71,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    71,870 miles
    Test number
    370412915932
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction light on

  8. Fail71,870 miles (+2,932)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,870 miles
    Test number
    587066220130
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction light on

  9. Pass68,938 miles (+5,964)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    68,938 miles
    Test number
    381245215993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,974 miles (+5,667)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    62,974 miles
    Test number
    998669348293
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass57,307 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,307 miles
    Test number
    228342892659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction light on

  12. Fail57,288 miles (+5,626)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,288 miles
    Test number
    488228166663
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction light on

  13. Pass51,662 miles (+6,274)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,662 miles
    Test number
    936441506130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  14. Pass45,388 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,388 miles
    Test number
    241643365167
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking in tread

  15. Fail45,336 miles (+5,200)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,336 miles
    Test number
    387651390471
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking in tread

  16. Pass40,136 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,136 miles
    Test number
    495991835195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer tread cracking

  17. Fail40,136 miles (+5,328)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,136 miles
    Test number
    565911935109
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer tread cracking

  18. Pass34,808 miles (+5,761)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,808 miles
    Test number
    226711224126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,047 miles (+5,032)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,047 miles
    Test number
    558200323141
    • NoteCracks in front constant velocity gaiters
    • NoteEngine management light on

  20. Pass24,015 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,015 miles
    Test number
    409012622196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,191 miles (+3,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,191 miles
    Test number
    305343141183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass15,285 miles (+7,964)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    15,285 miles
    Test number
    384789620177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,321 miles (+812)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    7,321 miles
    Test number
    434752939189
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished

  24. Pass6,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    6,509 miles
    Test number
    630337988032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail6,509 miles (+586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,509 miles
    Test number
    211737288025
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  26. Pass5,923 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    5,923 miles
    Test number
    461870307125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass5,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    5,475 miles
    Test number
    331064006135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 WCS

Does Y879 WCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y879 WCS expired on 22 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y879 WCS?
The MOT on Y879 WCS expired on 22 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y879 WCS done?
Y879 WCS was recorded at 85,140 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 4,184 miles a year.
Has Y879 WCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 WCS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y879 WCS 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 Y879 WCS find?
Y879 WCS failed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect, 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: offside front lower arm ball joint touching outer cv joint; offside vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill excessively corroded and holed; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both, and 11 more.

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