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AK52 VTL

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,731 mi
Last recorded115,731 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VTL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 115,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box section of exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked/broken (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

front wiper blades deteriorated/smearing

gear stick rubber/plastic cover broken/damaged

rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 9 Oct 2017 115,731 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box section of exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. upper section of seat frame broken/adrift but lower part secure (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked/broken (1.1.A.3d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

front wiper blades deteriorated/smearing

gear stick rubber/plastic cover broken/damaged

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,445 miles

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated, minor blow from rear box

Front Brake discs slightly worn

Front Inner Brake pads appear half worn

Front Outer Brake pads appear to be wearing low

Lower/Inner sills and rear wheel arches corroded

MIL on

Nearside Front Tyre has minor inner and outer edge wear

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Oil leak

Top of fuel filler neck, inside wheel arch, corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 91,445 miles

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated, minor blow from rear box

Front Brake discs slightly worn

Front Inner Brake pads appear half worn

Front Outer Brake pads appear to be wearing low

Lower/Inner sills and rear wheel arches corroded

MIL on

Nearside Front Tyre has minor inner and outer edge wear

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Top of fuel filler neck, inside wheel arch, corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,649 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 68,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,016 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,597 miles

Both nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims slightly buckled on inner lip

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,904 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust front pipe heat shield corroded/rattling

signs of battery acid leak round top of battery

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,126 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,282 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 44,132 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,758 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,831 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,986 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 VTL is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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