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AK51 XHS

2001 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,622 mi
Last recorded127,622 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XHS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 127,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 109,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Oct 2018 109,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2017 91,543 miles

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

osf inner sill lightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,075 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 88,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 84,991 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,991 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,230 miles

splits on both rear tyres.nearside front tyre starting to split.small split on offside front wiper rubber.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,283 miles

advise front brake pads wearing low

Fail 21 Aug 2013 78,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,923 miles

advise handbrake ajustment

Fail 13 Aug 2012 73,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise handbrake ajustment

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,794 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,185 miles

Evidence of general under body rusting.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Offside front inner wing is corroded.

Rear inner sills are rusty.

Rear tyres are worn at inner edges.

Rusting at rear suspension and floors and chassis.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 68,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Evidence of general under body rusting.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front inner wing is corroded.

Offside front window not working

Rear inner sills are rusty.

Rear tyres are worn at inner edges.

Rusting at rear suspension and floors and chassis.

Offside front brake disc is very rusty at inner face,

Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,762 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Driver's window N/W

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

N/S/R tyre getting abit low on tread

O/S/F inner wing area under bonnet getting abit corroded

Rear inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded

Rear tyres starting to get abit cracked and perrished in places

Fail 19 Aug 2009 65,762 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Driver's window N/W

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

N/S/R tyre getting abit low on tread

O/S/F inner wing area under bonnet getting abit corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded

Rear tyres starting to get abit cracked and perrished in places

Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,968 miles

Nearside front brake disc is rusty at inner face.

Rear tyres are worn close to wear bar indicators.

Surface rusting at rear under floor and sub frame.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 61,968 miles

Nearside front brake disc is rusty at inner face.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres are worn close to wear bar indicators.

Surface rusting at rear under floor and sub frame.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,482 miles

B/Hoses getting abit corroded at ferrules slightly

Front and rear chassis and susp/arm and mount areas,all abit corroded slightly

O/S/F tyre nearing limits of tread wear

Rear inner sill areas getting abit corroded slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2006 43,107 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 XHS is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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