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BD17 VLW

2017 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,513 mi
Last recorded44,513 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Nissan Micra30,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 VLW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 44,513 miles

Coil spring corroded nsf/osf/osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 44,513 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded nsf/osf/osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 37,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 4mm but 0mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 37,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 4mm but 0mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 31,005 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 23,054 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f ,front. n/s/f, rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f, front. o/s/f, rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 15,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 10,653 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))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 10,653 miles

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

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 20 Mar 2020 9,312 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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BD17 VLW is a 2017 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 30,124 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 BD17 VLW, 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 9 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BD17 VLW registered?

BD17 VLW is a 2017 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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