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AK53 WKC

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,171 mi
Last recorded73,171 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WKC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2025 73,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end locking nut loose

Pass 21 Oct 2024 70,123 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 70,122 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 65,993 miles

Reverse light not working

Fail 23 Sep 2023 65,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat not folding (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

Pass 29 Sep 2022 60,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working

Fail 29 Sep 2022 60,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2021 54,388 miles

reverse light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,938 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 48,895 miles

reverse light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2018 44,284 miles

Front seats not folding forward

reverse lamp inop

Fail 1 Oct 2018 44,283 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective unable to retract (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced unable to see clear image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced unable to see clear image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front seats not folding forward

reverse lamp inop

Pass 2 Oct 2017 39,678 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,813 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,982 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 35,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,860 miles

drivers seat backrest will not tilt

near side rear spring lower insulator adrift

Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,165 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,452 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,980 miles

Front & Rear Wiper Blades Split.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,179 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,204 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,422 miles

O/S/F Tyre outer edge worn

Fail 24 Oct 2007 16,420 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

O/S/F Tyre outer edge worn

Pass 16 Oct 2006 13,242 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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AK53 WKC is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 52,810 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 AK53 WKC, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK53 WKC is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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