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AK61 BWY

2011 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,586 mi
Last recorded72,586 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 BWY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 72,586 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 72,561 miles

Nearside Front seat loaded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear all 3 seats loaded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 70,077 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,885 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 65,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 61,485 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 59,500 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,778 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 56,139 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 56,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 52,103 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 42,001 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 34,868 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre is deteriorating

o/s/f tyre is deteriorating

Fail 8 Oct 2015 34,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre is deteriorating

o/s/f tyre is deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2014 25,010 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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AK61 BWY is a 2011 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 41,330 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 AK61 BWY, 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 15 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK61 BWY is a 2011 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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