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AK52 VHB

2002 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,132 mi
Last recorded95,132 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VHB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 95,132 miles

o/s sill rust holes

o/s/f track rod end has minor play in the ball joint

Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,053 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2018 85,053 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 85,050 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,085 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre inner wall has small radial cracks, but ok to pass at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,627 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 81,627 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight surface corrosion to all suspension components and rear axle

Pass 12 Oct 2015 79,756 miles

general corrosion around underside

Fail 12 Oct 2015 79,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible pipe to sencing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

general corrosion around underside

Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,416 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 77,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 74,554 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 74,554 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 71,930 miles

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)

rear wiper

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,930 miles

rear wiper

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,025 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 69,025 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both inner sills corroded

front tyres different size to rears

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,122 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 66,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,182 miles

corrosion in various places

Fail 30 Sep 2009 63,178 miles

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

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

corrosion in various places

Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,243 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,486 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,116 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 VHB is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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