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AK03 DSE

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,639 mi
Last recorded80,639 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DSE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 74,020 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 66,591 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 66,560 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 60,789 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,675 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,095 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,754 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,968 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,668 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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AK03 DSE is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK03 DSE, 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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AK03 DSE is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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