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AK53 WKJ

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,594 mi
Last recorded91,594 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WKJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 91,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 2 Sep 2021 91,594 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Aug 2020 76,314 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 76,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 70,680 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 68,574 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 68,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,814 miles

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 64,810 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt stuck (5.2.5b)

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,450 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 46,817 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 46,813 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 40,408 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 40,408 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 36,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 36,049 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,142 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,618 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,828 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 WKJ is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 AK53 WKJ, 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 WKJ is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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