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AF53 KBE

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,170 mi
Last recorded94,170 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KBE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 94,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 89,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine and vehicle covers fitted at time of test

Pass 31 May 2019 81,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 79,974 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing starting to corrode

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

both front suspension arm bushes starting to deterioate

corrosion under vehicle to mot standard at present

exhaust corroded

radiator support panel corroding

tyres o/s and n/s rear also o/s front cracking 165/70/14

Fail 7 Jun 2018 79,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire all heat sheilds (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing starting to corrode

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

both front suspension arm bushes starting to deterioate

corrosion under vehicle to mot standard at present

exhaust corroded

radiator support panel corroding

tyres o/s and n/s rear also o/s front cracking 165/70/14

Pass 17 Jun 2017 78,351 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel arch corroding

corrosion under vehicle to mot standard at present

exhaust starting to corode

high level stop lamp not working

radiator support panel starting to corode

Fail 16 Jun 2017 78,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (6.2.B.1c)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel arch corroding

corrosion under vehicle to mot standard at present

exhaust starting to corode

high level stop lamp not working

radiator support panel starting to corode

Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,016 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust starting to corode

high level brake lamp inop/

Fail 5 Jul 2016 76,016 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust starting to corode

high level brake lamp inop/

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,210 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,858 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 67,858 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 65,629 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,027 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,563 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,013 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,444 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 54,444 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,787 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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AF53 KBE is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 52,810 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 AF53 KBE, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF53 KBE is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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