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YX16 VBN

2016 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,914 mi
Last recorded49,914 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 VBN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 49,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 38,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,590 miles

Both front tyres are approaching tread wear indicators

Both front wiper blades are smearing the screen

Pass 16 Jun 2022 34,347 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 29,526 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 24,458 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 16,069 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 16,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 VBN is a 2016 Nissan Micra in White 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 VBN, 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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What year was YX16 VBN registered?

YX16 VBN is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YX16 VBN 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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