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BG61 JHH

2011 Nissan Micra

White Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,644 mi
Last recorded84,644 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 JHH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 84,644 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 79,871 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 79,871 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 76,853 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 76,852 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres heavily on inner edges + split cracked and perished 175/60/15

Pass 9 Jun 2023 76,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 76,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 72,949 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 71,421 miles

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

nearside front shock absorber gaitor torn

Fail 27 Oct 2021 71,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

nearside front shock absorber gaitor torn

Pass 29 Oct 2020 65,791 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 58,629 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 58,629 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 51,790 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 45,507 miles

Both front wipers starting not to clear screen

Both rear tyres worn/cracked and perished

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 38,782 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,585 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 22,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BG61 JHH is a 2011 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG61 JHH, 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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BG61 JHH is a 2011 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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