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AK51 XGU

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,409 mi
Last recorded67,409 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 67,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill repairs covered in sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 67,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill repairs covered in sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working replace fuse (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 63,795 miles

front bumper damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 47,241 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumber damaged, still secure.

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/ gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 36,788 miles

Offside Rear Inner Sill repaired but starting to corrode around repair .

Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,544 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair imbalance 27% (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 36,544 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair imbalance 27% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 36,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall showing signs of wear .

Rear both rear inner sills starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 35,646 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 35,646 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 35,037 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 35,037 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable insecure parking brake cable bracket broken (3.5.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,283 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,017 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 33,012 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,663 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,810 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,464 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 26,945 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,742 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,439 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 19,098 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 15,906 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 XGU is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 XGU, 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 XGU is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is AK51 XGU safe to buy?

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