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AY16 UNP

2016 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,184 mi
Last recorded30,184 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 UNP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 30,184 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 27,994 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 24,458 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 21,193 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 21,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 16,813 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 12,987 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 9,542 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 5,535 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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AY16 UNP is a 2016 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AY16 UNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY16 UNP?

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What year was AY16 UNP registered?

AY16 UNP is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is AY16 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 UNP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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