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AK05 FAU

2005 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,286 mi
Last recorded153,286 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Micra55,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 153,286 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 143,729 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 143,729 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 139,837 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 135,849 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 135,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 26 Apr 2019 131,050 miles

engine oil sump pan leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2018 125,593 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 125,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2017 121,378 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 116,198 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 116,198 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 111,178 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 111,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 104,596 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 97,999 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,396 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 84,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 84,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 78,646 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,415 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 60,664 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 FAU is a 2005 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FAU, 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 FAU is a 2005 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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