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AK53 WKO

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,066 mi
Last recorded75,066 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WKO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 75,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front small stone chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

reverse light not working

surface corrosion around rear suspension component mountings

Fail 13 Dec 2019 75,060 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front small stone chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

reverse light not working

surface corrosion around rear suspension component mountings

Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,078 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 73,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 71,058 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 5 Dec 2017 71,058 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,901 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey but not notchy

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2015 65,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 65,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

exhaust tail box joint corroded & slightly leaking gases

Pass 26 Nov 2014 62,646 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heavy surface corrosion in exhaust centre to tail box joint

o/s + n/s/r spring lower rubber mountings in poor condition

o/s/f lower track control arm rear bush deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2013 59,038 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heavy surface corrosion in exhaust centre to tail box joint

o/s + n/s/r spring lower rubber mountings in poor condition

o/s/f headlamp lense deteriorated

o/s/f lower track control arm rear bush deteriorated

rear wiper insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2012 54,748 miles

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

corrosion in front cross-member under coolant radiator

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2011 50,106 miles

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)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 50,106 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,669 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f + n/s/f rear track control arm bushes slightly detatched

Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,983 miles

o/s + n/s/r leaf spring mounting rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,939 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,487 miles

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 21,487 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 14,044 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

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 WKO is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WKO, 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 WKO is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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