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AK51 MTE

2001 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

194,676 mi
Last recorded194,676 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 MTE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 194,676 miles

body / sills x 2 / suspension corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2024 159,558 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sills x 2 corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2024 159,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sills x 2 corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 128,037 miles

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 8 Dec 2021 101,321 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 101,321 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside very low reading requirements of RBT only just met (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 42,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,262 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 22,920 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 22,873 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,954 miles

all four tyres have slight signs of perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2014 21,128 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 21,128 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,107 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,810 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 18,810 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,378 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 17,377 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Tyres are now 10 years old, original fitment. tyres life recommended no longer than 8 years.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 15,827 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,245 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,430 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 10,734 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 9,112 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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AK51 MTE is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AK51 MTE, 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 MTE is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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