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AP51 FPY

2001 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,616 mi
Last recorded53,616 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FPY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 53,616 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 47,248 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 43,650 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 43,549 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 43,433 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 43,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 43,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( 18 years old ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively recommend investigation (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 42,693 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,638 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,713 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,516 miles

slight wiper wear marks on windscreen but not obscuring vision

Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,250 miles

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

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

slight wiper wear marks on windscreen but not obscuring vision.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,764 miles

slight wiper wear marks on screen but not obscuring vision

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,124 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,068 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,598 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,747 miles

n/s/r foot and handbrake readings slightly lower than the o/s/r

Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,878 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,943 miles

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

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

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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AP51 FPY is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,515 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 AP51 FPY, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP51 FPY registered?

AP51 FPY is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AP51 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 FPY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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