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AJ52 JVA

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

102,769 mi
Last recorded102,769 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 JVA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 102,769 miles

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

slight corrosion front cross member

Pass 23 Oct 2024 101,078 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 98,923 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 98,923 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 96,562 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 94,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 93,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 93,252 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 91,745 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 91,745 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 88,479 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 88,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,617 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 85,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,711 miles

slight cracks both rear tyres

Fail 19 Oct 2016 81,711 miles

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

slight cracks both rear tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,600 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 77,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 73,035 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 68,824 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,772 miles

both wipers torn

slight cracks nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,645 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 56,011 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,758 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 51,758 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 46,409 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,897 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 40,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,008 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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AJ52 JVA is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AJ52 JVA, 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 JVA is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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