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YX16 VAE

2016 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,758 mi
Last recorded19,758 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 VAE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 19,758 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 15,927 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 15,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 12,294 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 8,943 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 4,627 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 3,692 miles

engine top cover, exhaust heat shields, front wheel arch liners fitted

tyre pressure monitoring light on display indicating low tyre pressure

tyre size 165/ 70/ 14

Pass 19 Mar 2019 3,008 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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YX16 VAE is a 2016 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YX16 VAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX16 VAE registered?

YX16 VAE is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is YX16 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX16 VAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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