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BD61 YYS

2011 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,494 mi
Last recorded98,494 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 YYS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 98,494 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 94,132 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 94,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 88,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 88,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,394 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 67,016 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 67,016 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,124 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 55,124 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 43,640 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,461 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 32,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 21,655 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 21,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 11,935 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 11,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YYS is a 2011 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 YYS, 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 YYS is a 2011 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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