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AU02 CVO

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,458 mi
Last recorded139,458 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 CVO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 139,458 miles

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 117,318 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 117,257 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 111,353 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 104,972 miles

Rear brake pipes to load sensing valve are slightly corroded

Underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2013 104,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pipes to load sensing valve are slightly corroded

Tailgate lamp is not working

Underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 96,624 miles

(rear) Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Can not clearly see front brake pad thickness

Coolant level close to minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion to (rear) underside of vehicle

Lamp in tailgate not operating

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper missing blade

Slight coolant leak on rear of radiator

n/s/f outer tyre wall rubbed

Fail 29 Feb 2012 96,624 miles

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

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

(rear) Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Can not clearly see front brake pad thickness

Coolant level close to minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion to (rear) underside of vehicle

Lamp in tailgate not operating

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper missing blade

Slight coolant leak on rear of radiator

n/s/f outer tyre wall rubbed

Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,589 miles

advised slight nsf wheel bearing

advised slight play nsf suspension leg

advised slight play osf ball joint

advised slight play osf suspension leg

Fail 28 Feb 2011 89,598 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advised slight nsf wheel bearing

advised slight play nsf suspension leg

advised slight play osf ball joint

advised slight play osf suspension leg

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,256 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 81,256 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,164 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 74,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,612 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 27 Feb 2008 67,612 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,365 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 47,076 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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AU02 CVO is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AU02 CVO, 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 CVO is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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