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AJ52 VBV

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,861 mi
Last recorded84,861 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 VBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 84,861 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

all four brake pipes to load valve have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2014 80,985 miles

1/exhaust shield insecure/ 2/ accidental damage to o/s rear/3/ o/s rear tyre scrubbed on wall/4/ all brake pipes to rear corroded

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 80,985 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1/exhaust shield insecure/ 2/ accidental damage to o/s rear/3/ o/s rear tyre scrubbed on wall/4/ all brake pipes to rear corroded

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,134 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 78,134 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 76,495 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,246 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 73,246 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,529 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 47,203 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 36,572 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VBV is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 52,810 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 VBV, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ52 VBV is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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