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AO02 VHK

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,692 mi
Last recorded62,692 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VHK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 62,692 miles

damage to nsr bumper and light

Fail 4 Dec 2018 62,687 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

damage to nsr bumper and light

Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,864 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very poor condition (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

damage to nearside b post/quarter

Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,957 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 54,957 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 50,100 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 50,095 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 44,325 miles

nsr metal brake pipe to flexi corroded

nsr tyre perished on outter wall

Pass 21 May 2013 39,027 miles

both front to rear @ rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 38,306 miles

tailgate damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear wing damaged

Pass 25 May 2011 36,733 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 36,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,140 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 35,133 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

passenger rear tyre badly perished

Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,979 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 31,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,593 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,589 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 VHK 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHK, 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 VHK is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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