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AO51 YCE

2001 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,852 mi
Last recorded122,852 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YCE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2015 122,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

oil leak poss sump leaking

parking brake efficiency low

rust on all sills

Fail 28 Mar 2015 116,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 106,629 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 106,629 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,582 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 88,500 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,172 miles

front tyres 3mm on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 50,389 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,482 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 39,482 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,890 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 YCE is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YCE, 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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What year was AO51 YCE registered?

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

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