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AP51 XVV

2001 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,437 mi
Last recorded53,437 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XVV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 53,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle body has light corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2024 53,404 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 53,396 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 52,955 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 52,380 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 52,026 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,945 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 50,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,431 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 49,431 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,030 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,145 miles

Offside slight leak from steering rack

Offside slight play in steering rack end

Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,588 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 44,501 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,298 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,992 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,920 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 37,919 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,270 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel tank supports corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2010 34,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,351 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,648 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,060 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,210 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and has sidewall damage

Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,274 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsf osf tyers cuts in side walls

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 XVV is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

AP51 XVV is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is AP51 XVV safe to buy?

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