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BD66 XLN

2016 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,589 mi
Last recorded67,589 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD66 XLN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 67,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 65,554 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 62,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 62,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 60,832 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 60,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 59,099 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 59,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 52,612 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 43,263 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 43,263 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 34,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 165/70/r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (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 XLN is a 2016 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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