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A5 EVH

2003 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

25,123 mi
Last recorded25,123 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 EVH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 25,123 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shocks corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 25,123 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shocks corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2024 24,459 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 23,938 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 23,032 miles

Various front and rear suspension components corroded but not yet considered seriously weakened.

Fail 30 Sep 2021 23,026 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various front and rear suspension components corroded but not yet considered seriously weakened.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 21,577 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 21,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 21,323 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks

Pass 2 Oct 2018 20,700 miles

Rear Both rear tyres have small cracks appearing

Various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 20,009 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 19,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre over 10 years old.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Nearside Rear Lower Spring seat worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre over 10 years old.

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Spring seat worn.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 19,417 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Spring seat worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre over 10 years old.

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Spring seat worn.

Offside Rear Tyre over 10 years old.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 18,684 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wear .

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

Offside Front outer edge wear.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 17,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,838 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 16,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,713 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,078 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 14,146 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,931 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,188 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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A5 EVH is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A5 EVH, 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 A5 EVH registered?

A5 EVH is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is A5 EVH safe to buy?

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