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AO52 EXE

2002 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

35,040 mi
Last recorded35,040 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 EXE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 35,040 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 34,472 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 33,889 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 33,887 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))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 33,268 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 32,621 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 32,619 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))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 31,843 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 31,843 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 31,438 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 30,476 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,253 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 28,182 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 26,671 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,351 miles

All tyres are deteriorating

both front brakes are binding on slightly

Fail 25 Sep 2015 23,351 miles

All tyres are deteriorating

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" fitted (8.2.2)

both front brakes are binding on slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,382 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 18,164 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,635 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,406 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 14,175 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,072 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,248 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 11,338 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 11,338 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 10,229 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 EXE is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EXE, 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 EXE registered?

AO52 EXE is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is AO52 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 EXE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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