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AO03 VBV

2003 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,420 mi
Last recorded52,420 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 52,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 47,878 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 47,878 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 46,249 miles

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

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))

offside front inner wing becoming corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 43,855 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 38,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 33,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 23,814 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 21,985 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,098 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 19,137 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2014 17,063 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 15,949 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 14,237 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 14,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 12,561 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 12,474 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,397 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,276 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 9,747 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 8,071 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 6,256 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 VBV is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV registered?

AO03 VBV is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is AO03 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 VBV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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