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DOS 4

2016 Nissan Micra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests33 (30 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,332 mi
Last recorded143,332 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOS 4
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

30 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 143,332 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2025 37,342 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 138,952 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 138,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2024 33,587 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 33,587 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 133,514 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 33,017 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 129,669 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 32,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

freed and lubricated bonnet secondary safety catch

Pass 22 Jun 2022 125,621 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 31,523 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 121,224 miles

wear to offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2020 31,286 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 117,952 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 30,024 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,222 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 29,801 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,607 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 28,350 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 13,853 miles

2x coolant leak

coolant below min

Pass 2 Nov 2016 27,822 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 27,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 26,891 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 25,703 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 24,227 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 22,776 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 21,461 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,563 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 17,995 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 16,307 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,581 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 12,868 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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DOS 4 is a 2016 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DOS 4, 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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DOS 4 is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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