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BC16 KEJ

2016 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,305 mi
Last recorded74,305 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 KEJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 74,305 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (front wishbone arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 17 Jun 2026 74,305 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (front wishbone arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 24 Jun 2025 67,879 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F & O/S/F, Front Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 67,877 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F & O/S/F, Front Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 59,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Front Inner Bushes Bondings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 59,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Front Inner Bushes Bondings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 51,228 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 42,192 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner Treads

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracked Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn on Outer Treads/Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Treads/Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 36,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front suspension arm bushes starting to seperate

rear axle bushes starting to separate

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Jun 2020 28,540 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 20,936 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 20,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

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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BC16 KEJ 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 66.7%.

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 BC16 KEJ, 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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BC16 KEJ is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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