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AO03 VBE

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,326 mi
Last recorded77,326 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VBE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 77,326 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2026 77,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 75,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 75,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 73,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 71,207 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 69,067 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 69,067 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,395 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 65,105 miles

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))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 65,105 miles

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))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,092 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,541 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slightly perished,n/s front worn on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,282 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,887 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,846 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 14 Apr 2011 32,050 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,050 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,202 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Mar 2009 24,610 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,610 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 20,733 miles

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

both front tyres & o/s rear on legal limit

Pass 19 Apr 2008 20,733 miles

both front tyres & o/s rear on legal limit

Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,578 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,514 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 VBE is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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AO03 VBE is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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