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AP02 HCX

2002 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,281 mi
Last recorded53,281 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 HCX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 53,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 51,747 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 51,048 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 48,873 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,931 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 30,836 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 30,836 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 30,732 miles

power steering rack damp

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 27 Jul 2017 30,413 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 30,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread perished

Offside Front Tyre tread perished

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,461 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,475 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,455 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 25,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,042 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 20,825 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 17,835 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 16,080 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 14,149 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 11,735 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 9,561 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,561 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 HCX is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HCX, 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 AP02 HCX registered?

AP02 HCX is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 August 2002.

Is AP02 HCX safe to buy?

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