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AJ52 USP

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,670 mi
Last recorded106,670 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 USP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 106,670 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

rear underside slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,295 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 101,295 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 95,024 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,303 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,670 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 78,664 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 66,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,366 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 53,349 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine coolent reserve tank cap missing

Fail 24 May 2012 53,344 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine coolent reserve tank cap missing

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,796 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,648 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 35,648 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 23,025 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,640 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 10,047 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 1,645 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 USP is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 USP, 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 USP is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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