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AO51 YVL

2001 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,940 mi
Last recorded72,940 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YVL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 72,940 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 72,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 61,917 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 61,917 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Nearside inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,996 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 56,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,554 miles

front cross member slightly corroded

rear brake pipe corroded [at brake load valve]

rear chassis corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 55,531 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

front cross member slightly corroded

rear brake pipe corroded [at brake load valve]

rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,441 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray

rear wiper missing

Fail 23 Sep 2014 54,409 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drivers seat belt starting to fray

front brake discs badly worn

rear wiper missing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,811 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 51,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 49,402 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight binding nsf

Fail 17 Sep 2012 49,372 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight binding nsf

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2011 46,951 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 44,558 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 44,536 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 42,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight coroadion under body

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight coroadion under body

Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,982 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 39,982 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,005 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,931 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 35,631 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to dis-colour.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 32,939 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 YVL is a 2001 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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