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AO03 UEV

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,263 mi
Last recorded47,263 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UEV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak at sump

Fail 26 Mar 2012 47,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak at sump

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,685 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 45,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,306 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 40,306 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,527 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 35,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,564 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,278 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 UEV is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UEV, 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 UEV registered?

AO03 UEV is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AO03 UEV safe to buy?

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