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AK52 VUT

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,620 mi
Last recorded85,620 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VUT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 85,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 81,406 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 78,576 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 76,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 67,171 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 42,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,734 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres perishing on treaded area

Fail 6 Jul 2018 40,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s & n/s front tyres perishing on treaded area

Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,180 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 37,180 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,107 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 34,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,998 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 30,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 25,877 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 25,877 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,020 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 22,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

STRONLY ADADVISE all tyres badly perrished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,869 miles

All tyres perrishing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,639 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2010 11,456 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 7,249 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 3,315 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 3,045 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 2,379 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 VUT is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VUT, 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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What year was AK52 VUT registered?

AK52 VUT is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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