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AO02 BSX

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,578 mi
Last recorded68,578 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 BSX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2018 68,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split open showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,057 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,296 miles

Nearside front tyre worn / perished

Nearside rear tyre worn / perished

Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,208 miles

Front and rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,935 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,209 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension components+rear axle beam showing deterioration

all tyres perishing

exshaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2012 40,427 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear axle beam corroded (not affecting strength)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 39,526 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear axle beam corroded (not affecting strength)

stone chip outside swept area

Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,713 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear axle corroded (not affecting strength)

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

small stone chip outside swept area

Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,872 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all brake flex ferrules signs of corrosion

all tyres showing signs of perishing,cracking+small cuts

both number plates starting to dis-colour

rear axle slight corrosion

slight corrosion on front brake discs on inner surfaces

Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,183 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

floor pan seams and inner rear sills starting to corrode

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front number plate just starting to separate

front tyres starting to crack/perish within tread

metal brakes pipes slightly corroded where they join the rear load valve

rear axle corroded

rear number plate separating

rust spots on front coil springs

small cuts in all tyres

Fail 8 Aug 2007 36,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake discs discolouring on inner faces

n/s/f tyre has shallow cuts in tread

rear axle beam corroded (not affecting strength)

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs discolouring on inner faces

n/s/f tyre has shallow cuts in tread

rear axle beam corroded (not affecting strength)

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,107 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres showing signs of perishing

down pipe heat starting to come adrift

front brake discs starting to corroded

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Fail 21 Aug 2006 35,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres showing signs of perishing

down pipe heat starting to come adrift

front brake discs starting to corroded

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

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 BSX is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BSX, 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 BSX is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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