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AO52 EWY

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 EWY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 65,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes protected with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front discs corroded possibly through lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 65,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes protected with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides disc faces rusted through lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower corner corroded and holed but outside prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes protected with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides disc faces rusted through lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower corner corroded and holed but outside prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 69,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has perish cracks on inner treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 69,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has perish cracks on inner treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,174 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside lower under sill sections rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2017

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill to floor, (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2017

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill to floor, (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016
Fail 13 Oct 2016

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,329 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear lower corner corroded and holed but outside prescribed area.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,274 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,876 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,226 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 33,896 miles

all brake pipes greased and hard to access

Pass 3 Dec 2010 29,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 29,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake pipes greased and hard to access

Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,922 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 13,588 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 9,954 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 EWY is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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