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AK52 VGU

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,805 mi
Last recorded84,805 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,805 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Lowest point 3mm 165/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 84,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust as headlamp is insecure (1.8)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rears (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Lowest point 3mm 165/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,391 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 68,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 Jul 2015 67,947 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,466 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 53,466 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,473 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,804 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,736 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,968 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 28,891 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,507 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,003 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 18,240 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 VGU is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AK52 VGU, 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 VGU is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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