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AK02 TZA

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,145 mi
Last recorded90,145 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 TZA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 90,145 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 90,145 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 88,876 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 88,876 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 Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 87,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 84,533 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 84,533 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested exhaust snpped (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 81,390 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 81,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 75,889 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,610 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 70,610 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,153 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 65,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,845 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 13 Aug 2012 54,333 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 54,333 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,086 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,052 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,178 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,560 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,316 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,680 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,777 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 TZA is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AK02 TZA, 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 TZA is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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