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AY66 SMX

2016 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,646 mi
Last recorded79,646 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 SMX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 79,646 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 76,749 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 73,933 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 73,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,618 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 53,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 39,568 miles

both rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2019 30,565 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))

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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AY66 SMX is a 2016 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY66 SMX, 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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What year was AY66 SMX registered?

AY66 SMX is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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