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AU02 NAA

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,580 mi
Last recorded59,580 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 NAA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 59,580 miles

both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 56,158 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 54,062 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe leading into flexi hose has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe leading into flexi hose has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 54,053 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength OSR sill corroded within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe leading into flexi hose has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe leading into flexi hose has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 51,236 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack along very bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 44,635 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 39,108 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 36,415 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,976 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under car (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 34,957 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under car (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 33,998 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 32,219 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 32,200 miles

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

BOTH FRONT AND O/S/R TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD SECTIONS 165/60/14

Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,853 miles

All tyres have slight age related cracking

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 30,851 miles

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

All tyres have slight age related cracking

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 28,925 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 24,887 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 20,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,750 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,669 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,535 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 14,704 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,940 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 NAA is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NAA, 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 NAA is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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