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BD61 ZKA

2011 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,118 mi
Last recorded124,118 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 124,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 122,205 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 120,309 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 108,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And O/S/F also. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low and unevenly, on outer edge.

Rear Exhaust baffles loose/broken up internally.

Washers low on screen.

Fail 28 Jul 2022 108,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone inner foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone inner rearmost and foremost bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And O/S/F also. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low and unevenly, on outer edge.

Rear Exhaust baffles loose/broken up internally.

Washers low on screen.

Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,424 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 96,424 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 88,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm on outer tread, Tyre has outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm on outer tread, Tyre has outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,485 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 Jul 2019 80,485 miles

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

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 18 Jul 2018 70,356 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 70,356 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,822 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 47,327 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 35,116 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 27,696 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 ZKA 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 ZKA, 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 ZKA registered?

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

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