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YY17 NKS

2017 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,702 mi
Last recorded53,702 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Nissan Micra30,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 NKS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 53,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 53,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 50,698 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 45,206 miles

Front Wipers slight smearing

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 40,096 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 34,721 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 27,610 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 27,591 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower arm bush starting to de-bond

Offside Front Lower arm bush starting to de-bond

Pass 22 Jun 2020 22,047 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 22,047 miles

Nearside 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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YY17 NKS is a 2017 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 30,124 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 YY17 NKS, 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 9 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YY17 NKS is a 2017 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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