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AP05 AKV

2005 Nissan Micra S

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,356 mi
Last recorded28,356 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Micra S45,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 AKV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra S
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 28,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL PERISHED - O.E. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 27,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Reverse light not working

Windscreen washers out of adjustment

Fail 1 Oct 2024 27,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Reverse light not working

Windscreen washers out of adjustment

Pass 3 Oct 2023 27,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 27,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split/perished (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens badly deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens badly deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excess cracking of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excess cracking of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 26,434 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 26,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 25,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 25,445 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 24,753 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 23,593 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 22,429 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 21,395 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,204 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2014 18,829 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 18,829 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,474 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 17,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 16,092 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,197 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 14,259 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 12,998 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 12,998 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 10,834 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra S?

Based on 4,901 MOT tests across 1,395 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
3,725
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
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AP05 AKV is a 2005 Nissan Micra S in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Micra S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP05 AKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra S typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Micra S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP05 AKV registered?

AP05 AKV is a 2005 Nissan Micra S, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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