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AO61 VSU

2011 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,802 mi
Last recorded67,802 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VSU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 67,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 62,051 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 58,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 54,105 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 50,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 46,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,415 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 38,345 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 38,344 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 30,485 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 30,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing inner/outer walls

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 23,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner /outer walls cracking/perishing

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,136 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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AO61 VSU is a 2011 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AO61 VSU, 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 AO61 VSU registered?

AO61 VSU is a 2011 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is AO61 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 VSU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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