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A15 DYM

2001 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,693 mi
Last recorded62,693 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 DYM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 62,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 62,693 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 61,101 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 61,101 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when side lights are on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 60,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Fail 15 Sep 2023 60,056 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 17 Sep 2022 59,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 59,221 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 57,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 56,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 56,647 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 55,063 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 52,069 miles

Rear both rear tyres are slighty perished

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 7 Sep 2018 52,069 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres are slighty perished

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,929 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 45,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,179 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 43,179 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,360 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 40,360 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,183 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 33,999 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,117 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,192 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 23,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,702 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 19,702 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 16,400 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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A15 DYM is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,515 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A15 DYM, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A15 DYM is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 August 2001.

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