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AJ02 OVO

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,346 mi
Last recorded99,346 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 OVO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2022 99,346 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 90,019 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,202 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 80,178 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,535 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2019 64,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,073 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer shoulder ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 52,073 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer shoulder ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,333 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 44,333 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND HAS CRACKING SIDE WALLS... (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 37,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND HAS CRACKING SIDE WALLS... (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,050 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 31,776 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 24,785 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 18,654 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 9,828 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 9,828 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,823 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,817 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 9,812 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 8,671 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 7,246 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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AJ02 OVO is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ02 OVO, 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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AJ02 OVO is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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