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2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,120 mi
Last recorded105,120 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 NBA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 105,120 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (c))

both front shocks corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2026 105,121 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (c))

both front shocks corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2025 101,950 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 101,883 miles

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

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rears (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2024 97,638 miles

offside front inner sill corroded

offside parking brake effort only just met limit

offside rear inner wheel arch/valance corroded behind bumper but not in a prescribed area

Pass 19 Jun 2023 93,976 miles

Parking brake only just met limits n/s

Fail 8 Jun 2023 93,970 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake only just met limits n/s

Pass 14 Jun 2022 90,066 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 85,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 81,365 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 May 2019 73,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 73,865 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 67,068 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,458 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,770 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,644 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,031 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,422 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,023 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,610 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 25,610 miles

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

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

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 NBA is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NBA, 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 NBA is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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