2016 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · LO16 OPA
2016 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 54,427 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO16 OPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
- 54,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LO16 OPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Nissan Micra (LO16 OPA) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
LO16 OPA Mileage History
- 30/05/202333,932 mi
- 28/05/202441,881 mi+7,949 mi
- 28/05/202441,881 mi
- 21/05/202547,445 mi+5,564 mi
- 16/05/202654,427 mi+6,982 mi
Average of roughly 6,918 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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