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AO02 BTV

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,772 mi
Last recorded81,772 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 BTV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,772 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipes by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive either side inner and outer sill panels slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,193 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,175 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,412 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,498 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,419 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,008 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,534 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 59,911 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,911 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,814 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

sump rusted

Fail 8 Mar 2011 54,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

sump rusted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,386 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 44,386 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,921 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,844 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,912 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 BTV is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BTV, 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 BTV is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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