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AK52 VRM

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,566 mi
Last recorded55,566 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VRM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 55,566 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 53,723 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 53,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 52,210 miles

coil springs coated in surface rust

underside of vehicle coated in surface rust

Fail 12 Jan 2024 52,209 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

coil springs coated in surface rust

underside of vehicle coated in surface rust

Pass 16 Jan 2023 51,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

surface to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2022 46,168 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 46,168 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 41,629 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 40,294 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 39,458 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 39,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 38,160 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

all x4 coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 37,168 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,498 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 35,487 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 34,360 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 34,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 32,881 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,210 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 31,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,674 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,947 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,461 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 26,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,295 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,812 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,615 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 VRM is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRM, 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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What year was AK52 VRM registered?

AK52 VRM is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is AK52 VRM safe to buy?

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