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AP02 UOJ

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,332 mi
Last recorded123,332 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 UOJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2022 123,332 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount, outer sill and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

power steering belt frayed

Pass 27 Oct 2021 121,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

clutch bits low

exhaust system corroded and bent

power steering belt frayed

Pass 27 Oct 2020 119,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

clutch bite low

power steering belt frayed

Fail 27 Oct 2020 119,210 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

clutch bite low

power steering belt frayed

Pass 30 Oct 2019 117,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

clutch bites very low

Pass 29 Oct 2018 112,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch bitting low

Fail 26 Oct 2018 112,291 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Central heat sheild loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hitting body

clutch bitting low

Pass 28 Oct 2017 110,337 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 109,059 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Centre exhaust system for corrosion.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively For distortion. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 106,652 miles

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

Offside front brake is binding

Top and bottom covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2015 106,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake is binding

Top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 98,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Nov 2014 98,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 92,722 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 8 Apr 2013 87,173 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,806 miles

Both front tyres have minor inner & outer sidewall damage & splits.

Horn weak.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 29 Mar 2012 81,806 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres have minor inner & outer sidewall damage & splits.

Horn weak.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 4 Apr 2011 75,884 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,212 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 68,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s washer jet is partially blocked

Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,627 miles

o/s washer jet is partially blocked

Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,377 miles

rear tyres low on tread.2mm

Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,972 miles

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 UOJ is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UOJ, 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 UOJ is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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