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AO52 EWT

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,721 mi
Last recorded74,721 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 EWT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2020 74,721 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower under and outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower under and outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification panrod arm offside loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 70,616 miles

Rear inner sills weak

Pass 10 Jan 2018 63,711 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,027 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,485 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 55,475 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 55,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Lower spring cup on rear axle (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion damage/weakness

Both rear tyres perishing

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 27 Nov 2014 50,323 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,042 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 45,095 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,716 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 43,324 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 40,574 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,574 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,425 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 32,643 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,628 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 19,984 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 EWT is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EWT, 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 EWT is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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