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AU16 OPY

2016 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,790 mi
Last recorded50,790 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 OPY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 50,790 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 48,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 45,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 45,183 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 40,398 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 40,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 39,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 39,384 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre wall and inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,213 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 39,213 miles

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

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 OPY is a 2016 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AU16 OPY, 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.

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AU16 OPY is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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