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AO52 ZCU

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,643 mi
Last recorded43,643 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil weep around power steering rack.

Rear axle / suspension components corrosion.

Slight streak from wipers.

Fail 19 Jul 2021 43,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil weep around power steering rack.

Rear axle / suspension components corrosion.

Slight streak from wipers.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jul 2020 40,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Under Body Covered In Underseal

Pass 22 Jul 2019 38,165 miles

Both Front Wheel Trims Damaged

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Around Power Steering Rack Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Wheel Trim Was Located Incorrectly (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under Body And All Brake Pipes Covered In Waxoil

Pass 24 Jul 2018 34,826 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 34,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2018 34,820 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 29,018 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 29,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,887 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,256 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 19,664 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,535 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 17,535 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 17,446 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 16,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 14,313 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 13,816 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 13,044 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 11,753 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 11,112 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 10,397 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 ZCU is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

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

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