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AO02 YZK

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,376 mi
Last recorded83,376 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 YZK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2021 83,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor pan corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,936 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing

n/s/f mirror cracked

o/s/r lens damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2019 82,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front tyres perishing

n/s/f mirror cracked

o/s/r lens damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2018 81,656 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 81,655 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear lower inner (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,692 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 79,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 76,805 miles

Front exhaust shield loose

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,068 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ofside front lower balljoint split pin in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,649 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 31 Dec 2012 60,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished-origional

Fail 29 Dec 2012 60,772 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished-origional

Pass 23 Dec 2011 52,631 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 52,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s front brake lazy, esp at low efforts

Pass 17 Dec 2010 44,589 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 44,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,729 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 42,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 27,825 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,562 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 10,064 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 YZK is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YZK, 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 YZK is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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