2002 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · LW51 ENL
2002 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 52,841 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW51 ENL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 52,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW51 ENL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Nissan Micra (LW51 ENL) between March 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc ”.
LW51 ENL Mileage History
- 01/03/200729,328 mi
- 20/02/200830,297 mi+969 mi
- 20/02/200930,117 mi-180 mi
- 24/02/200931,200 mi+1,083 mi
- 17/02/201032,310 mi+1,110 mi
- 08/02/201136,637 mi+4,327 mi
- 08/02/201136,637 mi
- 14/02/201238,684 mi+2,047 mi
- 27/02/201341,326 mi+2,642 mi
- 27/02/201442,553 mi+1,227 mi
- 27/02/201543,612 mi+1,059 mi
- 17/02/201644,734 mi+1,122 mi
- 04/02/201745,694 mi+960 mi
- 22/02/201846,566 mi+872 mi
- 28/02/201846,593 mi+27 mi
- 07/02/201947,276 mi+683 mi
- 27/02/202048,007 mi+731 mi
- 27/02/202048,007 mi
- 11/02/202148,195 mi+188 mi
- 10/02/202248,768 mi+573 mi
- 09/02/202349,363 mi+595 mi
- 20/02/202450,236 mi+873 mi
- 14/02/202551,029 mi+793 mi
- 12/02/202652,841 mi+1,812 mi
Average of roughly 1,241 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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