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BD66 XLE

2016 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,788 mi
Last recorded98,788 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD66 XLE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 98,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 98,768 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 92,213 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 84,919 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 May 2023 76,816 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up slightly on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 66,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up slightly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 27 May 2021 57,241 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2021 57,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2020 49,912 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 49,125 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 49,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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))

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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BD66 XLE is a 2016 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 24,860 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 BD66 XLE, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BD66 XLE is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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