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AO55 DWC

2005 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,010 mi
Last recorded142,010 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Micra55,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 DWC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 142,010 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 142,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 126,517 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 126,483 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription missing excessively damaged, deteriorated or delaminate (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 107,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 94,748 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 92,001 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2021 92,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2020 88,727 miles

front exhaust shields rattling

oil dampness around bottom of engine

Fail 21 Aug 2020 88,727 miles

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

front exhaust shields rattling

oil dampness around bottom of engine

Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,440 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 71,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,218 miles

o/s/r tyre near legal limit 2mm

Fail 10 Apr 2017 67,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre near legal limit 2mm

Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,070 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 63,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges + very close to legal limit

slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 56,442 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges + very close to legal limit

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,281 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes slightly lifting

Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,567 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 39,069 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 33,715 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,023 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,302 miles

rear wiper split.

slight oil leak from poss cam cover

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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AO55 DWC is a 2005 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AO55 DWC, 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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AO55 DWC is a 2005 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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