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AO02 VJY

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,937 mi
Last recorded78,937 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VJY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 78,937 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 78,928 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

main beam warning light permanantly on

Pass 25 Mar 2022 77,260 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 77,109 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 74,872 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 74,313 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,723 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,119 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 70,119 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 69,122 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 69,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,591 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,131 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 58,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 58,484 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,934 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 52,121 miles

off side front disc worn and pitted and corroded on inner side

Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,572 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,776 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,961 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,543 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 VJY is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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