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AK52 VSA

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,025 mi
Last recorded119,025 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VSA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 119,025 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,764 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 113,246 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 85,022 miles

front lower suspension arms rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2016 85,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front lower suspension arms rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,499 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 81,498 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,816 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

Fail 4 Apr 2014 78,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,940 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,454 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,677 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 59,319 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,082 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 44,150 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 36,608 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,920 miles

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

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 VSA is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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