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AK52 UWF

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,683 mi
Last recorded120,683 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 UWF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 120,683 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 112,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot deteriating

oil leak

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight fluid leak steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2015 112,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot deteriating

oil leak

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight fluid leak steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,482 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 105,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 93,498 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 93,496 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 Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,525 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 89,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,877 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 83,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,388 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front disc pitted

Fail 8 Jul 2010 77,387 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front disc pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 67,653 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 67,653 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,731 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,326 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 30,788 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 16,351 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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AK52 UWF is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 47,535 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 AK52 UWF, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK52 UWF is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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