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AO03 VEL

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,059 mi
Last recorded155,059 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VEL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 155,059 miles

slight corrosion under car at rear section.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 150,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 150,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 147,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 136,187 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 136,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 111,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 111,693 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 88,638 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,325 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear Tyre Perished

Fail 9 Oct 2012 64,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear Tyre Perished

Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,620 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 31,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise exhaust corroded

advise nearside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,471 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,792 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 21,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,902 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 15,967 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 VEL is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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