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AO02 YYW

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

73,902 mi
Last recorded73,902 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 YYW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 73,902 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both rear light lens cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2024 71,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Poor handbrake effort

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 63,156 miles

General corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 63,156 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

General corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 57,812 miles

Corrosion underside, suspension components. shocks , springs

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears, Inner edges starting to wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 57,812 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Corrosion underside, suspension components. shocks , springs

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears, Inner edges starting to wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,203 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides going bald on edges 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion to unberbody including rear sills, exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Fail 29 Oct 2021 55,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides going bald on edges 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion to unberbody including rear sills, exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,832 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 51,832 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,472 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,103 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 47,956 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,562 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,045 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 43,931 miles

both rear tyres have age cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,507 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,497 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,314 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,960 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,811 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,709 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,645 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,848 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,010 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 YYW is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YYW, 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 YYW registered?

AO02 YYW is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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