2016 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · YY66 XET
2016 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 77,101 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY66 XET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 77,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY66 XET 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 (YY66 XET) between October 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating also road test to confirm (1.2.1 (e))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))”.
YY66 XET Mileage History
- 17/10/202471,447 mi
- 17/10/202471,447 mi
- 20/10/202577,101 mi+5,654 mi
- 23/10/202577,101 mi
- 23/10/202577,101 mi
Average of roughly 5,568 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Manual Clutch WearModerate
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