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AR51 ATU

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

49,961 mi
Last recorded49,961 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 ATU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 49,961 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 3 Jan 2025 45,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 38,957 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

vehicle has age related repairs and corrosion to underside

Fail 12 Dec 2023 38,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

vehicle has age related repairs and corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Jan 2023 33,287 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside has thick coating of underseal

Fail 3 Jan 2023 33,287 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))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside has thick coating of underseal

Pass 20 Dec 2021 26,080 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside covered in underseal

Nearside Front tyre very badly cracked/perished

Fail 16 Dec 2021 26,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside covered in underseal

Nearside Front tyre very badly cracked/perished

Pass 6 Jan 2021 21,401 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear trim loose in arch

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2021 21,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front trim in arch insecure

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 21,087 miles

rear axle is very corroded but still sound at time of test.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 20,648 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 20,646 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor, (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 19,783 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 19,296 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 19,295 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 18,851 miles

all 4 tyres have deep perish cracks around outside between tread and sidewall but no cords visible at present.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 17,797 miles

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

front tyres perrished slightly.

rear axle rusted in places.

rear tyres perrished in tread

Fail 20 Dec 2011 17,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

front discs rusted

front tyres perrished slightly.

rear axle rusted in places.

rear tyres perrished in tread

Pass 13 Dec 2010 16,961 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 15,905 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 15,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 15,513 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 14,884 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 14,884 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 14,041 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 14,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 13,110 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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AR51 ATU is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AR51 ATU, 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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AR51 ATU is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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