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K8 BUT

2015 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,355 mi
Last recorded75,355 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Nissan Micra29,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 BUT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 75,355 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2026 96,837 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 96,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 67,620 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 67,397 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 88,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca front bush cracking and bonding perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ferrule ends (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tcafront bush cracking and bonding perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ferrule ends (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 88,428 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca front bush cracking and bonding perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ferrule ends (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tcafront bush cracking and bonding perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ferrule ends (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 60,105 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 78,738 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 78,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2023 53,007 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 62,671 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 46,305 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2022 49,706 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 41,039 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Flexi To Cylinder Protected With Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 41,819 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 36,748 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 35,617 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 35,617 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 25,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 31,474 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))

Pass 14 May 2018 18,160 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 27,274 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,602 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,226 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 20,226 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K8 BUT is a 2015 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2015 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 29,322 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 K8 BUT, 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 11 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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K8 BUT is a 2015 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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