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AK55 NKE

2005 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

162,738 mi
Last recorded162,738 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Micra55,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NKE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 162,738 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2025 162,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 157,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 157,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 154,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 149,503 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 139,050 miles

Central Rear seat belt faulty when pulling out

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 137,388 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing off body (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Front window wiper mechanism worn

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damaged and loose

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear bumper damaged and loose

air bag light turned off for test

fuel neck corroded around seal

hand brake travel

Fail 2 Nov 2020 137,388 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing off body (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Front window wiper mechanism worn

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damaged and loose

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear bumper damaged and loose

fuel neck corroded around seal

hand brake travel

Pass 28 Oct 2019 134,277 miles

Nearside Front damage to bumper

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

fuel neck corroded around seal

Pass 17 Oct 2018 132,687 miles

Nearside Front damage to bumper

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

battery loose

fuel neck corroded around seal

Pass 17 Oct 2017 131,933 miles

battery loose

fuel filler neck seal corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 131,933 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery loose

exhaust system damaged and bent

fuel filler neck seal corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 131,244 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 131,230 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 130,001 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 130,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 122,802 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 122,074 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2012 121,997 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 101,903 miles

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

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

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

slight smear front wipers

Fail 24 Sep 2011 101,903 miles

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

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

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

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

slight smear front wipers

Fail 18 Sep 2010 79,243 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 79,243 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 57,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,605 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,943 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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AK55 NKE is a 2005 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NKE, 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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AK55 NKE is a 2005 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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