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AO02 VKT

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,081 mi
Last recorded105,081 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VKT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 105,081 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 104,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to seat mount area (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 May 2015 86,694 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 86,694 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 70,124 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 70,124 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 55,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn thin on edges

Fail 7 May 2013 55,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn thin on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,207 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 41,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 23 May 2011 37,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 37,872 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 32,615 miles

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

n/s/f bumper slight dammage

Pass 19 May 2009 27,172 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 27,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 21,630 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,146 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 10,672 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 VKT is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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