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BD61 KZU

2011 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,327 mi
Last recorded39,327 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 KZU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 39,327 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front upper shock mount bush squeaking

Pass 25 Nov 2024 39,241 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 39,990 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 39,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded and offside front upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 38,919 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 38,750 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 38,750 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 38,502 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

registration lamp works intermittently

Pass 16 Nov 2018 36,899 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 34,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 34,602 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 31,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 31,494 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 26,267 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 26,105 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 20,289 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 20,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BD61 KZU is a 2011 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD61 KZU, 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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What year was BD61 KZU registered?

BD61 KZU is a 2011 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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