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AO51 YVU

2001 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

38,051 mi
Last recorded38,051 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YVU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 38,051 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 38,050 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded into compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting broke away from axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 34,067 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 34,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 29,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 29,782 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion n/s and o/d rear wheel arch corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,787 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 27,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 27,105 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,543 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 26,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,629 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 25,626 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 25,252 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,447 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,113 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,964 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,610 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 YVU is a 2001 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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