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AU02 CXE

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,546 mi
Last recorded89,546 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 CXE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 89,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre outer sill corroded throgh (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre outer sill corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 83,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak around sump

Fail 4 Jun 2019 83,431 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak around sump

Pass 20 Jun 2018 77,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front chassis rails corroded heavily

sump corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 73,251 miles

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

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

Oil pan corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,410 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 67,410 miles

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 62,402 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 62,402 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,385 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 57,385 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 51,610 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 46,437 miles

Both rear tyres detreriorated

Front wipers split

Osf tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,732 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,387 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,067 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,621 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,173 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,139 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 22,323 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 CXE is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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