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AR51 EZV

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,344 mi
Last recorded81,344 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 EZV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 81,344 miles

general body under sill minor corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2022 81,344 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

general body under sill minor corrosion

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 78,444 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

minor under-sill corrosion.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 72,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,653 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 70,652 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,541 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,902 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,572 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 63,572 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,332 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,597 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,575 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 54,572 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 52,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 52,723 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,347 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,776 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,251 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 36,251 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,614 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 EZV is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EZV, 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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What year was AR51 EZV registered?

AR51 EZV is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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