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YX16 VDO

2016 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,045 mi
Last recorded23,045 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 VDO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 23,045 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 23,045 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 18,925 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 14,675 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 14,666 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 11,439 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 10,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 8,831 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 8,788 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 7,049 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 7,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 5,688 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 VDO is a 2016 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YX16 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

YX16 VDO is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YX16 VDO safe to buy?

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