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BC11 VEV

2011 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,210 mi
Last recorded75,210 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 VEV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 75,210 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 75,200 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 73,470 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 72,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 72,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 65,627 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 57,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 57,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 54,464 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 54,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 52,454 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 52,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 42,201 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 32,400 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 20,613 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 13,202 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 10,629 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 10,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BC11 VEV is a 2011 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BC11 VEV, 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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BC11 VEV is a 2011 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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