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BD61 YXV

2011 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,360 mi
Last recorded78,360 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 YXV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 78,360 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 69,819 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 69,819 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high offside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 62,471 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 62,471 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 60,923 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 23 Nov 2022 60,923 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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 50,916 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 43,547 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 35,352 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 35,352 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 31,504 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 31,504 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone/sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 27,207 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 27,207 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 23,457 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 20,700 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 17,490 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 17,484 miles

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

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 YXV is a 2011 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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