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AO52 AWJ

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,119 mi
Last recorded77,119 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 AWJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,119 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 68,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing

Offside Front Tyre Perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,082 miles

165/60/R14/75H. OF 4 OR 6 NR 6 NF 5mm.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 61,080 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

165/60/R14/75H. OF 4 OR 6 NR 6 NF 5mm.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,184 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sump corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,229 miles

165/60/R14/75H. OF 5 OR 4 NR 2 NF 5mm.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,597 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

N/s/r tyre slightly perished and cracking recommend change

Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,550 miles

Front pads 70% worn.

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

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

Slight sidwall perishing,all tyres.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,116 miles

Exhaust system corroded

O/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slight cracking

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 51,116 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slight cracking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,725 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,722 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to outer sidewall o/s/r tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2008 45,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to outer sidewall o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,678 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,346 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 AWJ is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AWJ, 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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AO52 AWJ is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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