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AK52 VPW

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,741 mi
Last recorded79,741 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VPW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,741 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 79,741 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 73,869 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 73,868 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 69,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler neck corroded.

slight play in n/s front suspension ram.

Fail 22 Oct 2018 69,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler neck corroded.

slight play in n/s front suspension ram.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,171 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,745 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 58,745 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,762 miles

n/side rear tyre is getting low

slight play in o/side and n/side front struts

Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,276 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

n/side front tyre wearing on outside

n/side rerar brake byding slightly

o/side and n/side front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,480 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,280 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,201 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,336 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,942 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,506 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,671 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 16,956 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 VPW is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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