CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK05 AUW

2005 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1240cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,009 mi
Last recorded70,009 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Micra55,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 AUW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 70,009 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2025 67,342 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 64,577 miles

Exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Fail 29 Dec 2023 64,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing light notworking

Pass 4 Jan 2023 60,585 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 60,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 47,886 miles

both rear indicators starting to go white

Pass 24 Nov 2020 31,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 31,080 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 30,224 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 28,925 miles

Rear both indicators faded almost white

Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,744 miles

Front Lower oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 26,007 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 24,185 miles

both front tyres wearing low 165-70-14 fitted almost on wear strip indicators

Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,893 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,552 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 19,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s front tyre wearing thin on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,057 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,983 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,730 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 9,192 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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK05 AUW is a 2005 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 55,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK05 AUW, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK05 AUW?

You can check the full history of AK05 AUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK05 AUW registered?

AK05 AUW is a 2005 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is AK05 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 AUW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK05 AUW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK05 AUW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.