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AO03 GVT

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,054 mi
Last recorded82,054 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 GVT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens deteriorated

front exhaust bolts very heavily corroded and weak

front radiator support beam heavily corroded and weak

Fail 2 Sep 2020 82,054 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens deteriorated

front exhaust bolts very heavily corroded and weak

front radiator support beam heavily corroded and weak

Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,301 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt/spring (6.1.2 (a))

Front lower radiator support corroding away

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted various (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,885 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front radiator cross member/support badly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 66,885 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front radiator cross member/support badly corroded

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

Pass 10 May 2017 64,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also loose ()

Front Lower cross member badly corroded

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 64,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also loose ()

Front Lower cross member badly corroded

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 60,630 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

front cross member corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 60,630 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

front cross member corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 60,447 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,447 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,718 miles

Reverse lamps not working

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,963 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 55,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,563 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 47,563 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,244 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 29,803 miles

Advise front pads getting low

Pass 6 Jan 2010 27,548 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,333 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 23,333 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,748 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,405 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 GVT is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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