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AO03 DKN

2003 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,124 mi
Last recorded70,124 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DKN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 70,124 miles

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

offside front brake disc corroding on inner surface.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 69,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

offside front brake disc corroding on inner surface.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc corrodiong on inner surface

Fail 3 Aug 2015 64,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside fron t brake disc corroding on inner surface,

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,638 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 62,638 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 53,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated but not seriously affecting the light output

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated but not seriously affecting the light output

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,163 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade has split end

Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,510 miles

slight pitting nearside front disc

Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,500 miles

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

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,726 miles

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

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

nearside front seat tilt inoperative

Fail 27 Mar 2009 27,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front seat tilt inoperative

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,032 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,345 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front seat not tiping

Pass 4 Apr 2006 10,930 miles

body damage rear end

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 DKN is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DKN, 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 DKN is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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