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AK04 ARU

2004 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,623 mi
Last recorded98,623 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ARU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,623 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 92,251 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 92,219 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 89,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

fuel cap sealing surface corroded. unable to determine if sealing

Fail 3 Jul 2020 89,706 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

fuel cap sealing surface corroded. unable to determine if sealing

Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

center exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,106 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 81,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,679 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 76,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,900 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60/15/91h (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,878 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60/15/91h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,505 miles

both front tyres,scuffing inner/outer edges of tyre 175/60/15/81h

Pass 24 Mar 2012 51,233 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 44,116 miles

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

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,116 miles

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,950 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 34,950 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 28,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,742 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 18,603 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 ARU is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ARU, 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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AK04 ARU is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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