MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel pipe insecure filler kneck (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
areas under car heavily under sealed
rear seats and seat belts removed
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [both] (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer tyre wearing on edge
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all] (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [both] (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all] (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear tyre perished side wall
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component [rack] (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/front binding (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perished side wall
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component [rack] (2.3.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak from sump
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
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)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres starting to perish
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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AK52 VPT is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VPT, 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 VPT is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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