2021 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · ET21 VSJ
2021 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2021. Recorded mileage 49,993 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET21 VSJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 49,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET21 VSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Nissan Micra (ET21 VSJ) between July 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
ET21 VSJ Mileage History
- 24/07/202431,635 mi
- 17/02/202537,874 mi+6,239 mi
- 06/02/202649,787 mi+11,913 mi
- 02/03/202649,993 mi+206 mi
Average of roughly 11,442 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Front Suspension Lower Wishbone Bush and Top Mount WearModerate
Sharing its CMF-B platform architecture with the Renault Clio, the K14 Micra commonly suffers from premature wear to its front lower suspension wishbone rear voided bushes and strut top mount bearings. Repeated impacts from UK speed humps and potholed roads cause the rubber to perish and split, resulting in noticeable knocking sounds, vagueness around the straight-ahead steering position, and rapid uneven inner shoulder tyre wear.
- Driver and Passenger Seat Slide Rail Mechanism Fatigue (DVSA Recall R/2023/095)Moderate
Under DVSA safety recall R/2023/095 affecting K14 Micras manufactured between 2017 and late 2021, the seat slide rail mechanism could suffer from stress limit issues when adjusted to specific track positions. Under severe deceleration or impact, inadequate locking engagement could allow the seat to shift or detach from the rail runner. Dealerships inspect the seat rails and install reinforced locking pins or replacement track assemblies.
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