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AO51 YVK

2001 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,320 mi
Last recorded67,320 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YVK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

aims on limit

brake pipes surface rust

o/s/f top suspension mount has slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,258 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 20 Aug 2011 59,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,922 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs slighly pitted

Fail 14 Aug 2010 50,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs slighly pitted

Pass 29 Aug 2009 42,973 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2009 42,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,269 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 38,269 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 32,992 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 32,992 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,826 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 17,586 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 17,586 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

o/s/f vehicle damage repaired.air bag deployed.

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 YVK is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

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

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