2001 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · Y840 BGC
2001 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 113,276 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y840 BGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 113,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y840 BGC 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 (Y840 BGC) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
Y840 BGC Mileage History
- 28/06/202487,797 mi
- 01/07/202595,954 mi+8,157 mi
- 03/07/202595,971 mi+17 mi
- 06/07/2026113,081 mi+17,110 mi
- 10/07/2026113,276 mi+195 mi
Average of roughly 12,542 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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