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AF17 XCL

2017 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,748 mi
Last recorded39,748 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Nissan Micra30,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 XCL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 39,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear rubber bushes starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear rubber bushes starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 35,372 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 35,372 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 29,917 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 29,917 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 26,264 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 22,330 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 18,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 16,283 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 16,283 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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AF17 XCL is a 2017 Nissan Micra in White with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 30,124 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 AF17 XCL, 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 9 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF17 XCL?

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What year was AF17 XCL registered?

AF17 XCL is a 2017 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AF17 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 XCL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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