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AK02 YVG

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

55,404 mi
Last recorded55,404 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 YVG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 55,404 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 55,404 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 52,585 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 52,585 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 51,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded just outside seatbelt perscribed area

Offside Front Outer sill corroded just outside seatbelt perscibed area

Fail 11 Jun 2024 51,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded just outside seatbelt perscribed area

Offside Front Outer sill corroded just outside seatbelt perscibed area

Pass 15 Jun 2023 50,929 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 50,348 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 50,348 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 50,208 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 48,489 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 48,489 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 46,622 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 46,622 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides, cracks have separated to expose cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 45,218 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 45,218 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,169 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,788 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracked and deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2016 42,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracked and deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres iner and outer side walls cracking

both drive shaft boots cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,918 miles

All four tyres are perishing.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Surface corrosion appearing on inner sills and rear chassis legs.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,360 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres badly craking but not down to cords

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,489 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,138 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,575 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 21,575 miles

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

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

front brake pads getiing low

Pass 3 May 2008 18,351 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 15,247 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 15,247 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 12,008 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 YVG is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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