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AO02 BPY

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,264 mi
Last recorded63,264 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 BPY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 63,264 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 57,503 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 57,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,331 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 41,455 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 30,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 30,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 29,241 miles

suspension components showing signs of deteriorating

under floor corrosion in places

Pass 27 Jul 2020 29,104 miles

Inner sills + floor areas in places showing signs of corrosion

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

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2020 29,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Inner sills + floor areas in places showing signs of corrosion

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

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2019 28,019 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Rear axle beam corroded

floorpan corroding on seams

Pass 24 Apr 2018 26,754 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

suspension components showing signs of deteriorating

Fail 24 Apr 2018 26,753 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

suspension components showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2017 25,725 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 25,722 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 5 May 2016 24,173 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension components showing deterioration

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

slight misting of oil on engine

Pass 12 May 2015 22,836 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

misting of oil on engine

slight corrosion on rear axle beam

Fail 12 May 2015 22,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

misting of oil on engine

slight corrosion on rear axle beam

Pass 12 May 2014 21,390 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion on rear axle beam

slight misting of oil on engine

Pass 7 May 2013 20,026 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

rear axle beam corrosion

Pass 8 May 2012 18,639 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has chunk missing from outer sidewall

rear axle beam corroded (not affecting strength)

Pass 12 May 2011 16,822 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear axle beam slightly corroded

rear number plate starting to separate

slight misting of oil on engine+gearbox areas

small cuts in front tyres

Pass 10 May 2010 15,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear axle beam slightly corroded

rear number plate starting to separate

slight engine+gearbox oil leaks

small cuts in both front tyres

Pass 12 May 2009 14,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear number plate starting to separate

slight corrosion on rear axle

slight misting of oil on engine/gearbox

small cuts in both fronts+o/s/r tyres

Pass 8 May 2008 12,711 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

small cuts in all tyre treads

Pass 30 Apr 2007 11,064 miles

rear number plate seperating (can read ok)

Pass 11 May 2006 8,627 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear number plate separating

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 BPY is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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