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AF51 WNV

2001 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,893 mi
Last recorded29,893 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 WNV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 29,893 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2025 29,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 29,238 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 28,594 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 28,594 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 27,973 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 27,300 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 26,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 26,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear wiper split

Pass 18 Sep 2019 26,036 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 24,929 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 24,132 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 23,271 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 22,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 20,817 miles

all 4 tyres perrishing

Fail 29 Sep 2014 20,817 miles

Front Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all 4 tyres perrishing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,520 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 18,236 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 18,236 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

osf brake disc has got hot

Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,930 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 15,841 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,740 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,466 miles

rear axle beam has heavy surface corrosion, recomend rust prevention

Pass 3 Oct 2007 12,085 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 10,494 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 WNV is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AF51 WNV, 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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What year was AF51 WNV registered?

AF51 WNV is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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