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AO02 BWU

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,796 mi
Last recorded97,796 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 BWU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 97,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,935 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside wiper smears slightly

all other steel brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel tank has residue around it so possibly had a leak at some point

play in steering

Fail 15 Nov 2022 96,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt missing all of them (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside wiper smears slightly

all other steel brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel tank has residue around it so possibly had a leak at some point

play in steering

Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 91,623 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,914 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease exiting small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake holding on slightly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp covers fitted . dirt behind cover is clouding indicators

Fail 9 Nov 2020 84,914 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease exiting small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside parking brake holding on slightly

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

headlamp covers fitted . dirt behind cover is clouding indicators

Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,771 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 72,771 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,756 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,030 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 48,030 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear silencr (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 39,716 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 39,534 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 39,110 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,712 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 35,843 miles

Both rear and offside front tyre(s) showing slight perishing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,843 miles

Both rear and offside front tyre(s) showing slight perishing

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 32,314 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,026 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,859 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,305 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,108 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,545 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight binding to offside front brake meeting test criteria,attention advised.

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 BWU is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BWU, 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 BWU is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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