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AD02 OYW

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,008 mi
Last recorded69,008 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 OYW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 69,008 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 69,005 miles

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 65,641 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 65,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 62,544 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 60,017 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 57,486 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,593 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 50,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 50,649 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,503 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 42,657 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 41,187 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,085 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 40,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,155 miles

Near side front tyre worn near legal limit and slightly perished.

Off side front and both rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 39,155 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

All four tyres very slightly perished and front ones getting low.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,623 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,245 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,915 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,413 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,766 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,122 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,677 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 28,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,290 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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AD02 OYW is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AD02 OYW, 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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What year was AD02 OYW registered?

AD02 OYW is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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