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AK05 AYJ

2005 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

129,560 mi
Last recorded129,560 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Micra55,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 AYJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 129,560 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 129,558 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 123,107 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Overall underbody corrosion

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside& offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 123,107 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Overall underbody corrosion

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside& offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 114,049 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 105,062 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 105,062 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 105,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust rubber hanger split in half (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to limit 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 94,217 miles

Front front pipe heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 94,217 miles

Front front pipe heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 83,294 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

noise heard when engine is running

Fail 6 Jul 2021 83,294 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

noise heard when engine is running

Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,632 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 70,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,830 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 55,660 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 49,885 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2016 47,820 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,440 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 43,425 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,454 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,346 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,316 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 35,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,683 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 25,212 miles

Airbag light flashing

Fuel light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 25,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Airbag light flashing

Fuel light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,394 miles

Oil leak

offside front indicater and sidelight white light

offside rear indicater white light

Fail 5 Mar 2009 22,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

offside front indicater and sidelight white light

offside rear indicater white light

Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,014 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 17,014 miles

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

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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AK05 AYJ is a 2005 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 AK05 AYJ, 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.

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AK05 AYJ is a 2005 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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