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AU02 PYP

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,097 mi
Last recorded60,097 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 PYP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 60,097 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 59,359 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 59,359 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 57,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 56,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 54,864 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 54,083 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,254 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,533 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,688 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,568 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 46,565 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,465 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,250 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,459 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,186 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 33,182 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,630 miles

Both rear tyre starting to crack

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,322 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 25,322 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 18,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 18,161 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,573 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,095 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 PYP is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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