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AK18 XKV

2018 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,462 mi
Last recorded16,462 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Nissan Micra28,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 XKV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 16,462 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 11,949 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2024 11,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2023 11,352 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 11,130 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 11,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 8,752 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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AK18 XKV is a 2018 Nissan Micra in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 28,938 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 AK18 XKV, 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 8 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK18 XKV registered?

AK18 XKV is a 2018 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is AK18 XKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 XKV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK18 XKV have outstanding finance?

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