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AU16 OVB

2016 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,538 mi
Last recorded36,538 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 OVB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 36,538 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 36,538 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 472 Bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 32,729 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front bushes splitting and lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Chips) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 28,711 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 23,720 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing . Dated 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 19,574 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 15,983 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 15,983 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 13,576 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 11,994 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 OVB is a 2016 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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