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AP02 HDE

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,089 mi
Last recorded76,089 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 HDE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 76,089 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside and components

Pass 23 Aug 2024 74,768 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 73,251 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 71,681 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,012 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,879 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,879 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 65,718 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,220 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,820 miles

ADVISE:- BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING .

ADVISE:- FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 60,816 miles

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

ADVISE:- BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING .

ADVISE:- FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,720 miles

cracks appearing both rear tyres

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,112 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2014 54,112 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,497 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 49,450 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 16 Aug 2012 45,447 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,675 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 39,058 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,058 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 35,707 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,707 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,861 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,109 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 29,105 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,137 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 HDE is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HDE, 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 HDE is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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