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AO55 DWP

2005 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,911 mi
Last recorded77,911 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Micra55,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 DWP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 77,911 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

n/s outer sill damaged

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2025 77,911 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear (0.1 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

n/s outer sill damaged

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 77,650 miles

Front bumper damaged [contact bar bent]

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 77,393 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front contact bar bent

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 77,172 miles

Front bumper support bar damaged

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 77,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front bumper support bar damaged

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 76,853 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 76,853 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 76,540 miles

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

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

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,249 miles

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

Front wiper linkage worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer sill damaged

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 76,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front bumper lose

Front wiper linkage worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer sill damaged

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

Offside headlamp lose

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,432 miles

Front bumper is loose

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

Nearside head light mounting damaged

Offside Front Lower 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))

Water in offside front indicator

Wiper arm linkage is worn

Pass 24 Aug 2017 74,732 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of o/s/f inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,851 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,934 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,783 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,316 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,041 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre, n/s/f lower arm bush slight split

Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,558 miles

18% imbalance front brakes

Pass 27 Sep 2008 26,292 miles

deep cut n/s front outer tyre wall

n/s + o/s front tyres on legal limit

Fail 27 Sep 2008 26,292 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

deep cut n/s front outer tyre wall

n/s + o/s front tyres on legal limit

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 DWP is a 2005 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO55 DWP, 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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What year was AO55 DWP registered?

AO55 DWP is a 2005 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is AO55 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 DWP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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