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AP51 JVK

2001 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,310 mi
Last recorded110,310 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 JVK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 110,310 miles

Front both sides floor/sill corroding

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 109,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 107,999 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 106,457 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 105,770 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,751 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 104,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 103,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 99,063 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,365 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,485 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 88,485 miles

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 19 Oct 2015 82,572 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 76,949 miles

OSR tyre is slightly derteriorated

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,014 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,896 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,834 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 54,834 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,007 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,675 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front trackin

Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,448 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,386 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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AP51 JVK is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JVK, 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 JVK registered?

AP51 JVK is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is AP51 JVK safe to buy?

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