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AO51 YVF

2001 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,785 mi
Last recorded54,785 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YVF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2020 54,785 miles

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

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

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

All four shocks corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,680 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,200 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear shocks corroded

inner sills and floor corroded

offside rear inner arch/boot floor corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 42,200 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front and rear shocks corroded

inner sills and floor corroded

offside rear inner arch/boot floor corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 38,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front floor/inner sills corroded

rear axle and shocks corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,459 miles

front and rear shocks corroded

rear beam corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 35,459 miles

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

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

front and rear shocks corroded

rear beam corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,946 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 27,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 23,905 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 16,570 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 12,950 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 9,997 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,420 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 9,420 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 8,927 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 8,010 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 6,979 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 YVF is a 2001 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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