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AJ51 BVL

2001 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,899 mi
Last recorded67,899 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BVL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 67,899 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 53,928 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 53,924 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective heavy misfire when accelerating (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 50,350 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 50,350 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 50,308 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 49,714 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill excessively corroded within 30cm of offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill excessively corroded within 30cm of drivers seat mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,390 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,102 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 47,075 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner rear sill excessive corrosion n/s/r (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,351 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 43,597 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,390 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight cracks in tread

offside rear tyre slight cracks in tread

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,468 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,318 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 37,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,638 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,132 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 33,132 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,620 miles

Light cracks in Both rear tyres

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,084 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 28,004 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,212 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,923 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 18,477 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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AJ51 BVL is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AJ51 BVL, 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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AJ51 BVL is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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