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AU02 CWO

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,973 mi
Last recorded141,973 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 CWO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2019 141,973 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury HOLE IN FLOOR (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY CRACKED/PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective CORDS EXPOSED ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 124,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 124,117 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 120,919 miles

bothside front tyres shoulders worn close to legal limit. marginal pass, should replace a.s.a.p.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 100,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres starting to crack/perish . close to limit

brake pipes coated with grease

corrosion starting both rear upper spring mounting areas but not yet to excess

corrosion starting n/s/r outer sill but not yet to excess

corrosion through o/s/f sill but 13.5" from nearest component

Fail 8 Jun 2016 100,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres starting to crack/perish . close to limit

brake pipes coated with grease

corrosion starting both rear upper spring mounting areas but not yet to excess

corrosion starting n/s/r outer sill but not yet to excess

corrosion through o/s/f sill but 13.5" from nearest component

n/s cvj gaiter starting to perish

Pass 15 Jun 2015 95,674 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 89,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 89,480 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 79,439 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,375 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,194 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,678 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,912 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,149 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,225 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,584 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 16,541 miles

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER.

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 CWO is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AU02 CWO, 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 CWO is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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