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AO02 VHP

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,217 mi
Last recorded68,217 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VHP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 68,217 miles

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

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

all tyres badly perished/cracked

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Fail 24 Mar 2025 68,217 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

all tyres badly perished/cracked

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Pass 3 Apr 2024 66,654 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 66,651 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 65,542 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 65,515 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 64,921 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 64,564 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 62,271 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 59,260 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 59,260 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 55,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 52,311 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 49,341 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 16 May 2015 49,341 miles

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 10 May 2014 46,364 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 42,998 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 40,261 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 37,381 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,189 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 30,922 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 27,513 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 24,077 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 20,171 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 VHP is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VHP, 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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What year was AO02 VHP registered?

AO02 VHP is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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