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AU02 CVF

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

62,210 mi
Last recorded62,210 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 CVF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2025 62,210 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer wall heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are cracked/perished

Pass 6 Jul 2024 58,844 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and offside outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 58,839 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and offside outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2023 56,113 miles

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

Rear seats covered no access to rear adult seat belts

Fail 11 Jun 2023 56,113 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear seats covered no access to rear adult seat belts

Pass 28 Jun 2022 53,740 miles

front number plate deteriorating

suspension and sills corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2021 52,166 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 49,411 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 1 Jul 2019 47,421 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 47,421 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

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))

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

all 4 tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 29 Jun 2018 46,155 miles

rear wiper arm not fitted

sills and chassis corroded

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f wheel bearing feels slightly rough

rear wiper arm not fitted

sills corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 42,201 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,844 miles

Both rear Tyres are perished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,180 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,979 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,366 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 34,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 3 Jul 2010 29,987 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,368 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,818 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,131 miles

Exhaust corroding.

N/S/R lamp damaged.

Small chip in front screen.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,951 miles

Cut in rear tyre.

Rear light lens damaged.

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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AU02 CVF is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AU02 CVF, 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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AU02 CVF is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AU02 CVF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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