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A18 FKY

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,814 mi
Last recorded92,814 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 FKY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 92,814 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,781 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 84,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lense misty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lense misty (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 79,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt end link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 79,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt end link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 97,148 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 76,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 76,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 74,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2015 74,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2014 72,317 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 72,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 70,064 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 70,064 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,018 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 62,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,188 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 58,188 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,062 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 53,062 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,180 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,726 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 16,276 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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A18 FKY is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A18 FKY, 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 A18 FKY registered?

A18 FKY is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is A18 FKY safe to buy?

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