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AK02 YUU

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,701 mi
Last recorded70,701 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 YUU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,701 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 70,701 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,904 miles

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

front wipers slightly worn.

steering gaitor split.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 63,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wipers slightly worn.

steering gaitor split.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,124 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs slightly worn

wiper blades split but clearing the screen

Pass 15 Jul 2010 54,125 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 54,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,807 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,547 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,765 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,798 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 YUU is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YUU, 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 YUU is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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