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AJ52 NNW

2002 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,293 mi
Last recorded80,293 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 NNW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 80,293 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2026 80,293 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 80,170 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 78,866 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 78,860 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 75,068 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,478 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,871 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ON 30% LIMIT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Fail 21 Jun 2018 69,871 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ON 30% LIMIT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,166 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,545 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,765 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 60,765 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,452 miles

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

o/s inner and outer sills getting weak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 49,467 miles

middle and rear exhaust flanges weak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 41,421 miles

middle and rear exhaust flanges weak

n/s front and both rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,898 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,613 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,726 miles

rear number plate discolourjng

Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,804 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 17,965 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 16,425 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 NNW is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AJ52 NNW, 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 NNW is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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