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AO02 BOV

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,884 mi
Last recorded54,884 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 BOV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 54,884 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminals. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened getting thin in areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general suspension and underbody corrosion.

Fail 2 Oct 2025 54,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminals. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened getting thin in areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general suspension and underbody corrosion.

Pass 3 Oct 2024 53,968 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 53,958 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and will not take wait (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 53,151 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 53,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2022 50,892 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Battery terminals. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,152 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS / DOT CODE 2008 / 165/60HR14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY / SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,664 miles

Welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 6 Oct 2020 44,632 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front inner tyre sidewall perished

Welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 11 Oct 2019 43,241 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 43,234 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 40,766 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 39,357 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 37,974 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 37,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,470 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 37,469 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,025 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,239 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 36,239 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,553 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 35,553 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,986 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,986 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 33,986 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,191 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 32,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,826 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 30,826 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,089 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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AO02 BOV is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO02 BOV, 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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AO02 BOV is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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