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AO02 VKX

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,767 mi
Last recorded101,767 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VKX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2025 101,767 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased/muddy (1.1.11 (c))

Front windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Sep 2023 77,727 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 77,727 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 62,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 62,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 50,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 50,497 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,456 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 38,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2019 37,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 21 Feb 2019 37,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 36,195 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,897 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 33,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 33,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,689 miles

n/s/r inner sill weak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,356 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,589 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,610 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,732 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,149 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,474 miles

ALL tyres starting to crack between treads.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,899 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,879 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 VKX is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO02 VKX registered?

AO02 VKX is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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The MOT history for AO02 VKX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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