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AO05 CTU

2005 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,822 mi
Last recorded78,822 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Micra55,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 CTU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 78,822 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 78,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/R14 - 81T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated - Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,228 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 73,228 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2017 65,851 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake has long travel

head lights poor image / polished

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 May 2016 62,390 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to split

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 58,363 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 55,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre worn on legal limit

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,466 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 51,466 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 May 2012 47,505 miles

n/s/f tyre wearimg on outer edge

Fail 3 May 2011 44,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 May 2011 44,272 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,632 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 30,140 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 22,950 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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AO05 CTU is a 2005 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AO05 CTU, 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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AO05 CTU is a 2005 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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