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AO52 ZPB

2003 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,650 mi
Last recorded123,650 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZPB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 123,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 122,674 miles

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Feb 2021 122,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2020 117,797 miles

Aux drive belts in poor condition

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance poor

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Door hinge worn

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished & cracked

Rear exhaust box deteriorated & blowing slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2020 117,797 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aux drive belts in poor condition

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance poor

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Door hinge worn

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished & cracked

Rear exhaust box deteriorated & blowing slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2019 112,116 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 112,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 108,422 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear petrol tank trap slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on outer tread

Offside alternator belt frayed and perished

Pass 10 Feb 2017 102,508 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 102,506 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 96,944 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 90,570 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 90,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,332 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 75,359 miles

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

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

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

Slight brake bind O/S/Front caliper.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 68,695 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 68,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 59,687 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,416 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,595 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 32,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 27,022 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 21,006 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 ZPB is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 52,810 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 ZPB, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO52 ZPB is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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