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33 VL

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,919 mi
Last recorded105,919 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 VL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 105,919 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 104,940 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 104,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 103,636 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 102,376 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 100,462 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 99,193 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 97,665 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 94,763 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,451 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 90,570 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,687 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 83,136 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 78,419 miles

Engine Management warning Light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,537 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,462 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 55,723 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,748 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,217 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 33,105 miles

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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33 VL is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 52,810 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 33 VL, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 33 VL registered?

33 VL is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is 33 VL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 33 VL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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