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AU61 WXL

2011 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,637 mi
Last recorded112,637 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 WXL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 112,637 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 112,637 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 103,785 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 94,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 94,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2023 86,905 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2023 86,905 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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 83,026 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 83,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 70,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 53,539 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 53,539 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 57,697 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 57,697 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,568 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 42,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 35,386 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 35,386 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 23,686 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 WXL is a 2011 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WXL, 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 WXL is a 2011 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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