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AP02 HDC

2002 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,276 mi
Last recorded45,276 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 HDC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 45,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,133 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 40,133 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,803 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 35,782 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,218 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 32,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,972 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre plus perishing ()

Spare tyre defective badly perished ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 22,972 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre plus perishing ()

Spare tyre defective badly perished ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,071 miles

P.A.S rack damp!

body damage in several places

front wiper blades starting to smear

n/s/f washer jet not working

rear number plate poor (discoloured)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 18,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

P.A.S rack damp!

body damage in several places

front wiper blades starting to smear

n/s/f washer jet not working

rear number plate poor (discoloured)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 16,468 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 14,392 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 14,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 12,471 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 10,482 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 8,706 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 8,706 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2009 8,158 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 7,141 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 5,326 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 3,826 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 HDC is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HDC, 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 HDC is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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