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AU16 OVO

2016 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,066 mi
Last recorded57,066 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 OVO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 57,066 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 51,635 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 46,643 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper blade split and not clearing screen correctly

Fail 23 Feb 2024 46,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper blade split and not clearing screen correctly

Pass 15 Mar 2023 42,227 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 36,281 miles

no headrests fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 30,074 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 26,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 19,063 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.25mm, osf 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and osr have small cuyts to tread, some with stones in them. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front headrests have been removed.

Fail 16 Mar 2019 19,063 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.25mm, osf 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and osr have small cuyts to tread, some with stones in them. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front headrests have been removed.

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 OVO is a 2016 Nissan Micra in Red 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 OVO, 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 OVO is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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