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BA16 NRZ

2016 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,477 mi
Last recorded90,477 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 NRZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 90,477 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2026 88,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to fail (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer s/walls perished 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 78,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 78,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 74,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Brake hose also insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 67,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 67,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,666 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 60,666 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 1,996 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 50,180 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2019 32,099 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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BA16 NRZ is a 2016 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BA16 NRZ, 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 BA16 NRZ registered?

BA16 NRZ is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 July 2016.

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