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AK51 MLU

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,954 mi
Last recorded103,954 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 MLU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,954 miles

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

previous welding repairs to underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2016 103,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

previous welding repairs to underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,247 miles

near side and off side floor and sills corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 98,246 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,605 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 97,605 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,698 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 92,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,331 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 89,317 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 84,919 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 80,909 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 80,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 75,111 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 67,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,601 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 58,627 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,735 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 48,422 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

0ff side front tyre worn on edges

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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AK51 MLU is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,515 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 AK51 MLU, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK51 MLU is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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