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YY66 XER

2016 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,573 mi
Last recorded28,573 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY66 XER
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 28,573 miles

nsf lower arm bush split

Fail 9 Dec 2025 28,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nsf lower arm bush split

Pass 3 Dec 2024 25,508 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 22,886 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 31,136 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 16,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 15,039 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 13,635 miles

front wish bone bushes starting to split

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 XER is a 2016 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 YY66 XER, 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 XER registered?

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

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