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AR51 PKF

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,924 mi
Last recorded92,924 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2017 92,924 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 84,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly smeary and split

Fail 5 Dec 2016 84,508 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly smeary and split

Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner cv gaitor leaking grease

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 74,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner cv gaitor leaking grease

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,756 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 65,756 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,097 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,893 miles

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

power steering pipe damp

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 16 Aug 2012 50,893 miles

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

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

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

power steering pipe damp

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 9 Aug 2011 48,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,592 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 44,804 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,804 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 41,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,046 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,858 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,328 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,870 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 PKF is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PKF, 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 PKF is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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