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AO51 YCZ

2001 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

69,604 mi
Last recorded69,604 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YCZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2024 69,604 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Headlight Connector. (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill and Under sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension beam heavily corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2023 68,487 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear suspension beam heavily corroded.

Fail 5 Sep 2023 68,486 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear suspension beam heavily corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,448 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear suspension beam corroded.

Fail 15 Aug 2022 66,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear suspension beam corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 64,434 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension beam corroded.

Fail 9 Aug 2021 64,429 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension beam corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 62,753 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam and various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,600 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam and various suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 60,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam and various suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,495 miles

Offside & Nearside rear top suspension covers corroded and holed.

Fail 5 Sep 2018 58,494 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside & Nearside rear top suspension covers corroded and holed.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 56,368 miles

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

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

Offside outersill too floor corroded.

Rear Number plate insecure.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,862 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,085 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 51,085 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,123 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,109 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,885 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 41,885 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,780 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,851 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,286 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 33,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,328 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 30,319 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 27,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,759 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,935 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 YCZ is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YCZ, 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 YCZ is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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