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YY66 XEF

2016 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,334 mi
Last recorded74,334 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY66 XEF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 74,334 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 69,080 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 69,080 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 51,752 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 51,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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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YY66 XEF is a 2016 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY66 XEF, 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 YY66 XEF registered?

YY66 XEF is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is YY66 XEF safe to buy?

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