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AK03 EYG

2003 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,386 mi
Last recorded169,386 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EYG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2018 169,386 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective filler neck corroded and holed (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

radiator support corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 163,866 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake disc starting to corrode

front radiator support badly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 154,475 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front radiator support badly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 154,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

different size tyres on front axle to rear axle

front radiator support badly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 140,291 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 128,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front wiper blades split, but clear screen

Pass 19 Jun 2013 117,636 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 117,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 106,857 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 106,854 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 95,953 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,953 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 82,303 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 71,247 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 71,247 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,278 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,647 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 EYG is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK03 EYG, 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 EYG is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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