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BD61 ZCU

2011 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,994 mi
Last recorded111,994 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 ZCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,994 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 106,938 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 103,998 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 96,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 91,566 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 91,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70-14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,708 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 87,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 80,157 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 80,157 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 68,671 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 68,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,807 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 45,553 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 36,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 25,835 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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BD61 ZCU is a 2011 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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