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AK05 BTZ

2005 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,683 mi
Last recorded83,683 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Micra55,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 83,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 83,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a screw in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 76,930 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 76,930 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

drivers seat does not allow access to rear seats

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

oil leaks

wiper linkage badly worn

Fail 11 Mar 2019 71,231 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

drivers seat does not allow access to rear seats

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

oil leaks

wiper linkage badly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2018 67,690 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 67,690 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,069 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 64,063 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 61,887 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,773 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 56,160 miles

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Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pipe exhaust sheild loose

Fail 7 Mar 2014 56,151 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pipe exhaust sheild loose

Fail 4 Mar 2013 50,538 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,538 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,889 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 46,889 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,371 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advised customer advisory items need attention.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 42,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,713 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,341 miles

Nearside rear hub bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Fail 27 Feb 2009 30,150 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear hub bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 22,252 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 BTZ is a 2005 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BTZ, 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 BTZ is a 2005 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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