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AO52 AVW

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,176 mi
Last recorded53,176 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 AVW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 53,176 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 53,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2023 45,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 44,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,543 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 44,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,158 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,169 miles

n/s r tyre has cracks to side wall

Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,406 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,793 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,889 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,189 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,718 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,206 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,300 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,129 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,185 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,888 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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AO52 AVW is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 47,535 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 AO52 AVW, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO52 AVW registered?

AO52 AVW is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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