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AJ11 ZCL

2011 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,712 mi
Last recorded154,712 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 ZCL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 154,712 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side strongly advice to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper insecure but not likely to fell

Pass 12 Aug 2024 123,270 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 123,270 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 91,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,074 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake weak

Fail 16 Aug 2022 87,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake weak

Pass 4 Feb 2021 86,124 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 86,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 75,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replaced. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replaced. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 75,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replaced. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replaced. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 65,512 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,767 miles

Front front tyres worn on inside edge

Rear rear tyres sidewalls perished/slightly split

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,826 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on outer edges. No cords exposed at time of test 175/6015

Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,758 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,692 miles

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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AJ11 ZCL is a 2011 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ11 ZCL, 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.

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AJ11 ZCL is a 2011 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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