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AO51 XPG

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,215 mi
Last recorded58,215 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 XPG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 58,215 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 58,153 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 55,772 miles

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 52,698 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 49,577 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 46,475 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 46,377 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 46,253 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 45,457 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 45,454 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 44,540 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,401 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 42,299 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,428 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 22 Jan 2014 37,866 miles

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres are slightly cracked/perished

Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,787 miles

o/s/r + o/s/f tyres are slightly cracked/perished

Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,563 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,391 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,451 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,370 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,233 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,199 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 XPG is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AO51 XPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 XPG registered?

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

Is AO51 XPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 XPG 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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