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AO51 YVC

2001 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

79,327 mi
Last recorded79,327 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YVC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2021 79,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill all along (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor around wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy corrosion to underside

Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,601 miles

corrosion to underside

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2020 78,601 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2019 77,456 miles

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 5 Feb 2019 77,456 miles

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

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,226 miles

corrosion all around underbody areas

front lower cross member corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 76,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to under sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sills (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion all around underbody areas

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,232 miles

corrosion to underbody areas

Fail 31 Jan 2017 75,232 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside floor to sill (5.2.6)

corrosion to underbody areas

Pass 28 Jan 2016 73,974 miles

surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 26 Jan 2016 73,974 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed along the length (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,943 miles

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 4 Feb 2014 71,822 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 71,822 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,957 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 66,957 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 63,811 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,801 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,204 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 53,575 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,575 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,202 miles

front and rear brakes in nned of attention

rear tyres worn

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,679 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 YVC is a 2001 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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