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AK55 NHO

2005 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,744 mi
Last recorded104,744 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Micra55,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NHO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 104,744 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 103,417 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 103,417 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 98,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 94,401 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 94,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Coolant below the minimum level.

Engine oil below the minimum level.

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Could scracth the glass. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 91,547 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 91,547 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 89,681 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,083 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 83,980 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 83,980 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,863 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 77,541 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,886 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 66,886 miles

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

Both front tyres close and unevanly worn 165/70/14

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,482 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight smear from wiper blades.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,784 miles

High level brake light not working

Offside front door mirror has been repaired with tape adequately

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,774 miles

o/s wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,396 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 37,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,909 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 27,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

unable to see brakepads

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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AK55 NHO is a 2005 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc 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 AK55 NHO, 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 AK55 NHO registered?

AK55 NHO is a 2005 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is AK55 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 NHO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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