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AK04 APU

2004 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,556 mi
Last recorded91,556 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 APU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 91,556 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 89,169 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 89,169 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 86,387 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 83,347 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 83,344 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 81,447 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 76,071 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 75,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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)

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 28 Apr 2012 69,509 miles

front discs corroded on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,658 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 62,658 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,260 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 56,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,186 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 30,994 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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AK04 APU is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 54,294 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 AK04 APU, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK04 APU registered?

AK04 APU is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AK04 APU safe to buy?

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