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BD61 YXB

2011 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,300 mi
Last recorded130,300 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 130,300 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 130,300 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2x bothsides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 2x bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 122,294 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 113,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 106,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 101,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 101,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 84,270 miles

advise front brake pads and brake discs worn

Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,211 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 74,211 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,656 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 65,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 56,053 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 56,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement MIDDLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60/R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement MIDDLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 43,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 23,361 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

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 YXB 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 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

BD61 YXB is a 2011 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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