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AO03 DKL

2003 Nissan Micra

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,427 mi
Last recorded184,427 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DKL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 184,427 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 170,243 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing+cannot fully see! (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on!

various body damage!

Fail 25 Apr 2017 170,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle being fouled by damaged/insecure inner arch liner (4.1.D.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing+cannot fully see! (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on!

various body damage!

Pass 12 Apr 2016 159,158 miles

Ball joint has slight play both sides inner rack end areas! (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing+cannot fully see! (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on!

Fail 6 Apr 2016 159,158 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Brake servo leaking vacumn leak servo area (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play both sides inner rack end areas! (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin +cannot fully see inners! (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing+cannot fully see! (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light on!

Pass 14 Apr 2015 144,540 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 144,533 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 133,065 miles

servo has slight hiss but not effecting the break perfomance

Fail 21 Mar 2014 133,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 124,308 miles

both headlamp len's dull

slight play in n/s/f bottom arm front bush

Pass 15 Mar 2012 116,180 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 116,179 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 108,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 99,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 84,463 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 84,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 58,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 58,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 13,640 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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AO03 DKL is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 52,810 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 AO03 DKL, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO03 DKL is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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