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AO03 GVY

2003 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,672 mi
Last recorded141,672 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 GVY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 141,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 138,348 miles

both headlamp patterns weak

offside front anti roll bar drop link upper dust cover in poor condition

radiator support heavily corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 132,798 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 132,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 123,299 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 123,294 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 113,620 miles

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

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,508 miles

centre/rear exhaust flange slightly corroded

front cross member corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 103,508 miles

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

centre/rear exhaust flange slightly corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,705 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,767 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 21 Mar 2014 82,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,384 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 74,380 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,111 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 66,111 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,746 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,125 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 47,337 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,474 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,728 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,963 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 GVY is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GVY, 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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What year was AO03 GVY registered?

AO03 GVY is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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