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AO02 VKZ

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,858 mi
Last recorded67,858 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VKZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 67,858 miles

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 22 May 2015 62,990 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Pass 23 May 2014 56,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 50,093 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 49,835 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 40,328 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

sump rusty

Pass 20 May 2011 33,854 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack

n/s/r tyre starting to perish and crack

o/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack

o/s/r tyre starting to perish and crack

sump rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,540 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres starting to show signs of cracking

Fail 25 May 2010 28,540 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres starting to show signs of cracking

Pass 16 May 2009 27,975 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 22,005 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 22,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 17,980 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 15,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 3 May 2006 15,065 miles

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

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 VKZ is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VKZ, 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 VKZ registered?

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

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