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AF53 KCY

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,924 mi
Last recorded61,924 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KCY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 61,924 miles

Rear reversing lamp not working

Fail 22 Apr 2026 61,899 miles

Front Bumper insecure front bumper insecure on both corners (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps have no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 21 Feb 2025 55,111 miles

Nearside Front bumper lose due to damage

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 54,963 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 54,137 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF/OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted NSR/OSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,122 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 53,122 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,013 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 50,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 49,012 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,998 miles

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

offside front wishbone bush split

Pass 5 Oct 2015 43,845 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,569 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,809 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,547 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,353 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 31,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing lip on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,185 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,691 miles

front cross/member corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,359 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 18,359 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,739 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 KCY is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

Is AF53 KCY safe to buy?

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