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AE16 PZJ

2016 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,635 mi
Last recorded64,635 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 PZJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 64,635 miles

Both front lower arm bushes coming away from arm

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aims only just met requirements both sides

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 60,962 miles

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes splitting

offside front bumper damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2025 60,962 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes splitting

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2024 56,915 miles

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 16 Jan 2023 52,526 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

front wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 24 Jan 2022 47,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 42,945 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 37,273 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 37,118 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 29,318 miles

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

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

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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AE16 PZJ is a 2016 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 24,860 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 AE16 PZJ, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE16 PZJ registered?

AE16 PZJ is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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