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AO51 XMV

2001 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,158 mi
Last recorded81,158 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 XMV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 81,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both rear springs corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 74,653 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 74,653 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 69,152 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 69,152 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,170 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 60,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,352 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

nearside seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2015 56,301 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

nearside seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 49,270 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 Nov 2013 40,880 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,797 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 31,797 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,404 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 30,401 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,753 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,709 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,383 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre has minor splits to outer side wall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,198 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 19,310 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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AO51 XMV is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,515 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 AO51 XMV, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO51 XMV is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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