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AF02 FSZ

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,658 mi
Last recorded152,658 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FSZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 152,658 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 152,364 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 132,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

handbrake effort low on the o/s

oil leak

slight oil leak

slight play in the steering rack

stone chip windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2014 112,792 miles

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn on the edges

slight oil leak

stone chip windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2014 112,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre worn slightly outer edge also has a nail

o/s rear tyre worn on the edges

slight oil leak

stone chip windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads appear to b e worn low

rear wiper rubber split

slight coolant leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads appear to b e worn low

rear wiper rubber split

slight coolant leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 84,315 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 84,315 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,240 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 69,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both outer cv boots perished

both rear tyres perished and worn

front and rear suspension bushes perished and worn

front tyres perished

front wipers smear windscreen

offside front and offside rear wheels buckled

offside front seat belt frayed

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,574 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 53,053 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 May 2007 43,156 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 35,369 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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AF02 FSZ is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF02 FSZ, 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 AF02 FSZ registered?

AF02 FSZ is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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