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AO52 ZCN

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,607 mi
Last recorded127,607 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZCN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 127,607 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 112,259 miles

front windscreen cracked outside drivers view

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,992 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 92,731 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 83,092 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 83,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 67,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 67,600 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,378 miles

corrosion on fuel tank straps

Pass 29 Jul 2008 57,512 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 57,511 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

unable to check wheel bearings on nearside rear due to wheel excessively binding

Pass 4 Feb 2008 53,542 miles

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

damage to n/s/r bumper

replaced o/s headlamp bulb for m.o.t

Pass 2 Feb 2007 41,394 miles

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

adjusted both headlamp aims for m.o.t

fitted spare to illegal o/s/f tyre

n/s/f tyre low tread on edges&cut in tread

n/s/r bumper damaged

rear no. plate figures fading

replaced both wiper blades for m.o.t

Pass 23 Dec 2005 28,537 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 28,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZCN is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZCN, 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 ZCN registered?

AO52 ZCN is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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