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AO16 MOV

2016 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,138 mi
Last recorded55,138 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 MOV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 55,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 55,138 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 50,421 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 43,344 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 33,497 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 33,484 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Drivers side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 24,638 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 24,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 23,361 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 23,361 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 22,295 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 17,130 miles

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

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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AO16 MOV is a 2016 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 24,860 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 AO16 MOV, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AO16 MOV is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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