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AK61 LXY

2011 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,445 mi
Last recorded34,445 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 LXY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 34,445 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 34,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 33,228 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 32,222 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 30,806 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 30,806 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,926 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 28,894 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 27,275 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 24,473 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 23,307 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp smashed.

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Rear wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 23,307 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush over 50% unbounded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front fog lamp smashed.

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Rear wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

aux belt damaged (ripped)

Pass 29 Sep 2017 20,977 miles

items removed from screen.

lumping through brake pedal noticed.

nsr brake drags slightly.

osf control arm bush starting to separate.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 18,136 miles

Offside Front suspension arm bush is starting to come unbonded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,087 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 13,629 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 LXY is a 2011 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AK61 LXY, 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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What year was AK61 LXY registered?

AK61 LXY is a 2011 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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