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AO02 BUF

2002 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,162 mi
Last recorded117,162 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 BUF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 117,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 112,900 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all suspension components corroded slightly

both sides inner & outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2013 106,917 miles

Oil leak

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)

front cross member starting to corrod

Fail 4 Jan 2013 106,916 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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)

front cross member starting to corrod

Pass 16 Jan 2012 99,073 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Jan 2011 90,530 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 90,530 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 81,535 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 81,452 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,582 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 56,409 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,445 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 30,155 miles

noise from front n/s and o/s over bump

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 BUF is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO02 BUF registered?

AO02 BUF is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is AO02 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 BUF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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