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AO03 SXK

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,077 mi
Last recorded93,077 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 SXK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 93,077 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 93,077 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 91,390 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 91,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 87,229 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

front tyres on 3mm

Fail 18 Mar 2021 87,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

front tyres on 3mm

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Mar 2020 85,280 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 85,280 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,930 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 68,840 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 68,840 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,860 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 61,860 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,408 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,525 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,156 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 42,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

various brake pipes greased

Fail 18 Mar 2013 38,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

various brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Mar 2012 36,172 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,803 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,774 miles

O/S AND N/S REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGES

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,276 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edge.

Pass 12 May 2007 18,095 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 14,073 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 SXK is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SXK, 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 SXK is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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