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AU16 LXE

2016 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,220 mi
Last recorded39,220 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 LXE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 39,220 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 39,219 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 36,837 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 34,600 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 31,508 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 28,868 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 26,018 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 23,556 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 19,837 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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AU16 LXE is a 2016 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 24,860 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 AU16 LXE, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU16 LXE registered?

AU16 LXE is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is AU16 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 LXE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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