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AU02 CVS

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,041 mi
Last recorded95,041 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 CVS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 95,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear inner (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 94,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear inner (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 92,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear load valve to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

nearside rear inner/outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 92,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear load valve to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

nearside rear inner/outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2014 90,457 miles

nsr tyre wearing on outter edge , deteriorated and has a cut down to cords

Fail 23 Oct 2014 90,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nsr tyre wearing on outter edge , deteriorated and has a cut down to cords

Pass 2 Nov 2013 87,505 miles

both inner sills corroded

n/s/r outer sill corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread/shoulders

Fail 2 Nov 2013 87,505 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both inner sills corroded

n/s/r outer sill corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread/shoulders

Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,939 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R Tyres are perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 82,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

N/S/F and N/S/R Tyres are perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,294 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 66,894 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)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust heat shield rattles

Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,716 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s front tyre small cut in sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,279 miles

front brake pads thin

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2009 49,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake pads thin

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,673 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 34,092 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 34,082 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,896 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 CVS is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CVS, 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 CVS is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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