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AU02 OTW

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,826 mi
Last recorded99,826 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 OTW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 99,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and back (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 99,808 miles

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and back (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 97,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 94,586 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 94,528 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 88,347 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 85,772 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 82,719 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 May 2021 82,707 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 80,003 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 80,003 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 75,723 miles

Center stop lamp inoprative

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

Fail 10 May 2019 75,711 miles

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

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

Center stop lamp inoprative

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

Fail 2 May 2019 75,597 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 71,255 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 58,459 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 58,456 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,927 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outers (2.4.G.4e)

front wiperblades deteriorating

osf brakedisc inner face corroding

vehicle undersealed underside

Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,061 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

inner sills + outer sills+ front x member corroding

osf brake hanging on slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,131 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished/ cracking

nearside rear tyre perished/ cracking

offside front tyre perished/ cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2014 42,131 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished/ cracking

nearside rear tyre perished/ cracking

offside front tyre perished/ cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,569 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,756 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 40,756 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 40,058 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,291 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,614 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,847 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,676 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear light lens is cracked.

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 OTW is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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