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AP02 HCZ

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

199,491 mi
Last recorded199,491 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 HCZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 199,491 miles

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

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

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

oil close to minimum

Fail 17 Jul 2012 199,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

oil close to minimum

Fail 6 Jul 2011 177,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust centre box a little noisey & exhaust sqeaks from front/mid

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2011 177,604 miles

exhaust centre box a little noisey & exhaust sqeaks from front/mid

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2010 156,970 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 156,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 135,861 miles

nearside rear brake pipe from limiter to flexi starting to corrode

rear bumper boot lid & offside front door damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2009 135,861 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake pipe from limiter to flexi starting to corrode

rear bumper boot lid & offside front door damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2008 111,653 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 87,518 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 62,365 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 62,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 HCZ is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AP02 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

AP02 HCZ is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 August 2002.

Is AP02 HCZ safe to buy?

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