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AP02 CAE

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,300 mi
Last recorded97,300 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 CAE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 97,300 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner close to cords 1656014h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner close to cords 1656014h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 86,890 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 75,318 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 73,727 miles

polyvee belt split. steering rack weeping fluid.offside seat belt retracting lazy and fraying at the bottom

rear brake binding slightly and lazy foot brake

Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,064 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 73,031 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within the prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,504 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 65,846 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 59,781 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 57,489 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,640 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 54,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 51,509 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 51,500 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 19,060 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,673 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 41,157 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 37,960 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 34,597 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 30,494 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,445 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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AP02 CAE is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AP02 CAE, 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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AP02 CAE is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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