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AK52 VPE

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,232 mi
Last recorded86,232 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VPE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 86,232 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,372 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 81,358 miles

Nearside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2013 75,897 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 75,897 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 74,425 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall is cracked

Fail 16 May 2012 74,424 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs are rusty

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall is cracked

Pass 13 May 2011 66,238 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe bolt snaped

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre badly perished/cracked

Fail 13 May 2011 66,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished/cracked

exhaust front pipe bolt snaped

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre badly perished/cracked

Pass 27 May 2010 57,657 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 57,657 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 56,920 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 49,749 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 49,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,965 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,346 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 20,248 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 VPE is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VPE, 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 VPE is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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