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AK52 VRO

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,708 mi
Last recorded74,708 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VRO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,708 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion on rear axle

sligh5t corrosion on brake pipe to offside rear wheel

slight corrosion on chassis rails

slight corrosion on floor to sills

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

slight wear in drivers door hinge

Fail 12 Sep 2023 74,702 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion on rear axle

dampness on nearside rear drum

sligh5t corrosion on brake pipe to offside rear wheel

slight corrosion on chassis rails

slight corrosion on floor to sills

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

slight wear in drivers door hinge

Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,089 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 74,080 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not repaired )(covered in sealant and painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system new pipe leaking at union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 74,072 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to distribution block above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to distribution block above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping PAS pump (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,072 miles

Advise front tyres worn on outer edges

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))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,433 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,595 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,184 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 57,184 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,638 miles

chassis and both inner sills corroded

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

power steering rack damp

slight imbalance in rear brakes 28% maximum 30%

Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,478 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 52,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EMMISSION NOT TESTED (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding O/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOT CHECKED (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 49,621 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r brakes sticking

Fail 20 Sep 2014 49,621 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r brakes sticking

Pass 21 Sep 2013 46,473 miles

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

O/S/R brake slightly binding.... Both rear tyres in poor condition

Offside 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,844 miles

rear wiper perished

slight damage rear reg plate

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

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

body damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2011 37,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,253 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,364 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to o/s

Fail 23 Sep 2009 28,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,471 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 23,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2007 17,308 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 12,646 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Sep 2005 8,045 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 VRO is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VRO, 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 VRO is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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