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AK52 VUH

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,562 mi
Last recorded105,562 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VUH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 105,562 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 105,560 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 Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,710 miles

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

front pads low

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 5 Jun 2014 91,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front pads low

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 24 May 2013 77,942 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 66,703 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,881 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking due to age.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 56,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking due to age.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,643 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 35,508 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 31,461 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 31,461 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 27,507 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,207 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 VUH is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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