2001 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · LG51 XPU
2001 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 41,984 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG51 XPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 41,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG51 XPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Nissan Micra (LG51 XPU) between March 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LG51 XPU Mileage History
- 07/03/202340,505 mi
- 07/03/202340,505 mi
- 01/07/202441,340 mi+835 mi
- 01/07/202441,342 mi+2 mi
- 26/06/202541,984 mi+642 mi
Average of roughly 642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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