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AU61 SXY

2011 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,157 mi
Last recorded91,157 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 SXY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 91,157 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 91,156 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 88,623 miles

Rear exhaust baffles broken up

Pass 1 Aug 2024 85,073 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose baffles broken up inside (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 85,073 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose baffles broken up inside (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 81,594 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both worn (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,448 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 74,448 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 97% nsr stronger than osr (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 65,536 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 65,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split both ends and too short (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split both ends (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,381 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn inner half of vented disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes seperating from housing but not dangerous yet (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn inner part of vented disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes seperating from housing but not dangerous yet (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cooling fan very noisy

Pass 13 Aug 2019 52,484 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 42,215 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,255 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,526 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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AU61 SXY is a 2011 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU61 SXY, 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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AU61 SXY is a 2011 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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