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AY11 YDW

2011 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,075 mi
Last recorded95,075 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 YDW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 95,075 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 91,346 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 87,990 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and off side rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 85,622 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 82,796 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 80,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 73,423 miles

Front tyres wearing slight low on edges

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres slight wearing low and slight cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2018 66,649 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,678 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,696 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 50,696 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,219 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,148 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AY11 YDW is a 2011 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY11 YDW, 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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What year was AY11 YDW registered?

AY11 YDW is a 2011 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 April 2011.

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