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AK52 VUM

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,326 mi
Last recorded120,326 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VUM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 120,326 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 120,326 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 115,352 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 115,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 107,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 165/60/14H also worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 107,650 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 165/60/14H also worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,412 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 98,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,411 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,953 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 85,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,495 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 78,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,590 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,326 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,142 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,849 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 27,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 27,457 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 18,523 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 VUM is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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