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YX16 VHF

2016 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,277 mi
Last recorded74,277 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 74,277 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 66,797 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 62,087 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 62,087 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 56,618 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 56,618 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 50,795 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 50,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,433 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 40,650 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 8 Mar 2019 30,803 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 30,803 miles

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

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

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

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 VHF is a 2016 Nissan Micra in White 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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

YX16 VHF is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is YX16 VHF safe to buy?

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