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AK05 AYX

2005 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,558 mi
Last recorded107,558 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Micra55,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 AYX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 107,558 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 107,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 92,438 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 92,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 8 Jan 2022 80,168 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 60,257 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 55,455 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 55,455 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,045 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 51,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,639 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 38,161 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,105 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,282 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,096 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 28,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,866 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 24,866 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 21,697 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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AK05 AYX is a 2005 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AYX, 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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What year was AK05 AYX registered?

AK05 AYX is a 2005 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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