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AF51 WNC

2001 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,941 mi
Last recorded100,941 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 WNC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 100,941 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

underbody has underseal

Pass 4 Jan 2025 97,812 miles

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

body / sills x 2 front to rear corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2025 97,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

body / sills x 2 front to rear corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2024 96,385 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body and all suspension corroded front and rear

Pass 29 Dec 2022 91,464 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os w/bones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all body corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 82,451 miles

under body suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2021 82,451 miles

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

under body suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 73,012 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 73,946 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 72,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear revers lights not working

Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,881 miles

Rear surface corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 64,881 miles

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 61,307 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,665 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 56,665 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 55,851 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 55,794 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,980 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,378 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 8 May 2012 50,139 miles

All wiper blades split

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 46,771 miles

Both front and rear wiper blade slightly split

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 May 2010 44,044 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 10 May 2010 44,044 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 15 May 2009 41,254 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,164 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 28,638 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 28,638 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,874 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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AF51 WNC is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,515 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 AF51 WNC, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF51 WNC is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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