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AP51 KLE

2001 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,047 mi
Last recorded140,047 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 KLE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 140,047 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 140,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 135,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 135,843 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 129,156 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Sep 2018 129,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 113,141 miles

some slack in handbrake suspect cable partially seized

Fail 6 Sep 2017 113,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

some slack in handbrake suspect cable partially seized

Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,079 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 2 Sep 2016 99,754 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,598 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 84,088 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 72,761 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 62,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 62,093 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 50,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,587 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,943 miles

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

off side front tyre measures 2.5mm

Fail 9 Aug 2010 17,129 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,129 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,950 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,310 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,861 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,392 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 11,921 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 KLE is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 AP51 KLE, 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.

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What year was AP51 KLE registered?

AP51 KLE is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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