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AO52 XUJ

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,207 mi
Last recorded61,207 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XUJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 61,207 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal oil leak from rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 8 Oct 2016 57,300 miles

both front outer cv boots are perishing

both front tyres wearing on the edges

front brake discs corroded on the inner faces

front wipers smeary

nearside front seat belt slightly frayed

slight oil leak from the steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,337 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 44,603 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 42,562 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,959 miles

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 39,956 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,983 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 33,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,471 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,513 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 25,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 24,497 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,497 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 21,681 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 XUJ is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUJ, 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 XUJ is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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