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AR51 HUP

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,240 mi
Last recorded72,240 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 HUP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 72,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 72,238 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 65,538 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 65,535 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))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 60,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 58,786 miles

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 57,438 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 57,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 55,396 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 55,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 52,774 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 51,707 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 48,050 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,256 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 41,183 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 40,515 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 40,515 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,839 miles

front & rear tyres starting to deteriorate/perish slightly.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,007 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 31,894 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 31,894 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,205 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,842 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,106 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,216 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 15,567 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 12,519 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 HUP is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AR51 HUP, 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 HUP is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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