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AK05 FAJ

2005 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,040 mi
Last recorded39,040 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Micra55,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FAJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 39,040 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 38,602 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Pass 15 May 2024 37,978 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Fail 15 May 2024 37,978 miles

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

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back inner bush is splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 37,249 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush is cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 36,597 miles

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

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Pass 10 May 2021 35,851 miles

Front factory fitted engine covers

Pass 11 May 2020 35,404 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking , 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both sides, small (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 34,274 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 32,668 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 31,386 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 29,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 29,982 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 27,965 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2014 26,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2013 26,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,610 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 24,969 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 24,087 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 23,145 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 22,080 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 FAJ is a 2005 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FAJ, 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 FAJ registered?

AK05 FAJ is a 2005 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is AK05 FAJ safe to buy?

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