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AO52 DVC

2003 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,126 mi
Last recorded110,126 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 DVC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 110,126 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust poor in places

front radiator surport panel corrosion

n/s/f door handle loose

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 4 Jan 2016 110,126 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

exhaust poor in places

front radiator surport panel corrosion

n/s/f door handle loose

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 5 Jan 2015 103,791 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust weak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 103,791 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust weak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 96,078 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 83,896 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 83,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,434 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 74,434 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 65,308 miles

advised front brake pads getting low

advised heat sheild rattel front pipe

advised rear boot bamaged

advised rear bumper damaged

advised top shock mounts notchy

Fail 4 Jan 2011 65,308 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advised front brake pads getting low

advised heat sheild rattel front pipe

advised rear boot bamaged

advised rear bumper damaged

advised top shock mounts notchy

Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,231 miles

advised chip in screen

advised heat sheild around front pipe loose

advised osf top shock mount notchy

Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,944 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,614 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,694 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 17,928 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 DVC is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 52,810 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 AO52 DVC, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO52 DVC is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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