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AK52 VRT

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

87,942 mi
Last recorded87,942 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VRT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 87,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 87,541 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 87,163 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 86,278 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2023 86,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 86,024 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 86,024 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,653 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 85,452 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 85,452 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,270 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 85,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 85,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 84,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 81,260 miles

Corrosion around rear suspension/spring mounts

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Feb 2016 81,260 miles

Corrosion around rear suspension/spring mounts

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2015 75,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,462 miles

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

Nearside door mirror assembly broken

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 64,104 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,992 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 56,992 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,000 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,947 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,376 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 22,919 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 22,919 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,468 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,981 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 14,859 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 VRT is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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

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