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AD61 VEA

2011 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,504 mi
Last recorded77,504 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VEA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 77,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2026 77,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 75,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 31 May 2024 73,527 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 72,128 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,775 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 69,773 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2021 60,005 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 60,005 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,819 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 41,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 32,983 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 32,956 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 32,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 25,860 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 18,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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AD61 VEA is a 2011 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 41,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD61 VEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD61 VEA registered?

AD61 VEA is a 2011 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is AD61 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 VEA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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