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AJ52 JPY

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,680 mi
Last recorded96,680 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 JPY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear old sill repair

Offside Front old sill repair

Offside Rear bumpers slight damaged

Offside Rear old sill repairs

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2019 96,680 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bumpers slight damaged

Offside Rear old sill repairs

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 95,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corroded

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both side rear old welding repairs

Fail 20 Sep 2018 95,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corroded

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both side rear old welding repairs

Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,081 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Rear advise off side rear and rear side real old welding repairs

Fail 12 Sep 2017 95,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2016 94,433 miles

advise both front seats slight movement on the up right position

Fail 10 Sep 2016 94,433 miles

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

advise both front seats slight movement on the up right position

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,684 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 89,034 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 89,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,808 miles

nearside front tyre nailed

nearside rear tyre sidewall splitting

Fail 16 Apr 2012 82,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre nailed

nearside rear tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 22 Oct 2011 78,732 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre nailed

Pass 30 Oct 2010 69,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shockabsorbers damp

n/s front inner cv gaitor leakin grease

n/s front tyre on 2mm

Fail 29 Oct 2010 69,715 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

17% imbalance on front brakes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shockabsorbers damp

n/s front inner cv gaitor leakin grease

n/s front tyre on 2mm

Pass 30 Oct 2009 61,671 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,777 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall scuffed & cut

Pass 9 Nov 2007 51,369 miles

cut in o/s rear tyre side wall & scuffed

Pass 10 Nov 2006 47,199 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 42,564 miles

slight damage to o/s/f wing.

slight wear n/s/f shock absorber.

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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AJ52 JPY is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ52 JPY, 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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AJ52 JPY is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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