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AE52 UPJ

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,802 mi
Last recorded129,802 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 UPJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 129,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 129,802 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 116,104 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 116,104 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 104,578 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 104,577 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery negative cable insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb is the wrong way round stop / tail (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak dripping oil ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,263 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 92,240 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,318 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 72,940 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,245 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s handbrake cable clip broken

Pass 27 Jun 2012 57,941 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,913 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 53,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,460 miles

all tyres heavily perished and cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,037 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,620 miles

front tyres 3mm+ and perished

rear tyres 3.5-4mm and perished

Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,495 miles

high front brake imbalance

slight play n/s/f wheel

unable to see inner brake pads

wiperblades poor

Pass 29 Nov 2005 33,618 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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AE52 UPJ is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AE52 UPJ, 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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AE52 UPJ is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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