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AK02 OVE

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

46,948 mi
Last recorded46,948 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 OVE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 46,948 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion in tyre - tyre dated 07/02 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 41,388 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 34,472 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 34,437 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 34,121 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded minor (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded minor (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded integrity not reduced

steering rack has slight play in bushes however is not excessive

Fail 31 Mar 2023 34,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded minor (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded minor (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded integrity not reduced

steering rack has slight play in bushes however is not excessive

Pass 25 Mar 2022 33,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2021 33,287 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 32,959 miles

Nearside Front worn on inside edg

Offside Front worn on inside edge

Offside Rear age 2002

eml light on dash

Fail 25 Mar 2020 32,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front worn on inside edg

Offside Front worn on inside edge

Offside Rear age 2002

eml light on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,847 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,077 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,105 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front both front tyre valves perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of age

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint to power steering pump (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust back box hangers corroded

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 30,105 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front both front tyre valves perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of age

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint to power steering pump (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust back box hangers corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,000 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump or hose to pump (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,707 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 27,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,253 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 24,883 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,851 miles

hangers on exhaust corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge does require tracking

rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,089 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,342 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Mar 2010 20,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,588 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,815 miles

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,800 miles

rear no plate starting to deteriate

Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,009 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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AK02 OVE is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 AK02 OVE, 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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AK02 OVE is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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