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AK52 VRY

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,093 mi
Last recorded146,093 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VRY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 146,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 146,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 140,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2016 140,862 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 135,313 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 128,762 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 123,063 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2013 123,063 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2012 118,646 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 113,581 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 110,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 110,882 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 103,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/rear tyre side wall degrading

Fail 26 Sep 2008 97,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 97,764 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 87,791 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 77,842 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 72,008 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 VRY is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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