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AU02 HWZ

2002 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,646 mi
Last recorded76,646 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 HWZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2024 76,646 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 63,944 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Jan 2023 63,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,440 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s starting to crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 58,440 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side sticking on (1.4.1 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s starting to crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

heatshield ratting and loose at front of exhaust system

Pass 15 Apr 2021 47,706 miles

Offside Rear bumper damaged cracked open

Fail 13 Apr 2021 47,705 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chalked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear bumper damaged cracked open

Pass 11 Oct 2019 41,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 41,275 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,779 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,325 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 30,888 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,033 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 20,688 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,172 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT COVER ON HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 17 Jul 2012 16,856 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 19 May 2011 14,761 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 14,182 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 13,304 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 12,067 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 10,878 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 8,740 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 HWZ is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HWZ, 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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What year was AU02 HWZ registered?

AU02 HWZ is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is AU02 HWZ safe to buy?

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