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681 AXO

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,937 mi
Last recorded85,937 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration681 AXO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 85,937 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 85,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 83,788 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 81,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 81,772 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear section (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 79,523 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))

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 3 Sep 2022 79,523 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 77,083 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,442 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 72,077 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 72,077 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front movement between strut and hub

Offside Front movement between hub and strut

reverse lamp not working

Pass 15 Sep 2018 68,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front crossmember corroded but not in prescribed area

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

exhaust bandage around front joint

Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,497 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 65,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust section slightly deteriated

Pass 17 Sep 2016 61,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,970 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,221 miles

Exhaust silencer beginning to corrode

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 46,221 miles

Exhaust silencer beginning to corrode

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,821 miles

Just to note exhaust centre pipe to the back box beginning to corrode & may require changing for next mot

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 36,166 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 33,250 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,361 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,652 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

care should be taken when fitting hub caps not to trap the tyre valve between wheel rim and hub cap retaining ring

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,550 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 11,723 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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681 AXO is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 47,535 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 681 AXO, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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681 AXO is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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