2016 Nissan Micra · 35,293 MOT tests
2016 Nissan Micra reliability
2016 Nissan Micras fail 21.6% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 25 Micra years (35,293 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- 21.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 28,701
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 35,293
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6.7% of tests fail here (142% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 14% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Nissan Micra
Fail rate by area
- Brakes6.7%
- Lights and electrics6.3%
- Suspension5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Tyres3.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.4%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brake excessively binding 3.29%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.54%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.66%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.14%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.07%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (17.94%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.05%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.8%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.5%) · Service brake slightly binding (4.32%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.96%)
Other years
Every Nissan Micra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Nissan Micra reliable?
2016 Nissan Micras fail 21.6% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 25 Micra years (35,293 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Nissan Micra MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.4% of tests), service brake excessively binding (3.29% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Nissan Micra have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Nissan Micra shows 28,701 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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