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AK51 XHV

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,309 mi
Last recorded111,309 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XHV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 111,309 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight underbody and suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2022 110,954 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion to all vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2021 109,873 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear rear both coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 108,327 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 108,327 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 103,980 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 103,980 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury seal (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,070 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 92,017 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2016 88,179 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear outrider rear seal corrosion

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 88,161 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear outrider rear seal corrosion

front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2014 85,651 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 85,651 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 82,140 miles

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2013 82,133 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2012 78,223 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside rear wheel bearing niosey

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 73,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front inner tyre wall showing signs of deterioration

Offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 20 Dec 2011 73,141 miles

Offside front inner tyre wall showing signs of deterioration

Offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,669 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 63,640 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 61,362 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 61,362 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 59,133 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,872 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 46,108 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 XHV is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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