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AU11 VZS

2011 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,313 mi
Last recorded115,313 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 VZS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 115,313 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 114,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 113,396 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 113,396 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 113,298 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 111,303 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 111,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 104,634 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 96,455 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing

Exhaust system rusted

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

Non genuine seat belts fitted to the rear

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 96,455 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt missing

Exhaust system rusted

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

Non genuine seat belts fitted to the rear

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 89,969 miles

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

no centre rear seat belt fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2020 89,955 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

no centre rear seat belt fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,229 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 54,386 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,376 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,699 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,036 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 23,036 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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AU11 VZS is a 2011 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AU11 VZS, 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 AU11 VZS registered?

AU11 VZS is a 2011 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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