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AU02 PYX

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,561 mi
Last recorded118,561 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 PYX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 118,561 miles

o/s and n/s sills corroded advise

Fail 3 Apr 2025 118,560 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

o/s and n/s sills corroded advise

Pass 8 Apr 2024 115,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 111,406 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 108,341 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2020 102,386 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 101,223 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 99,603 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 98,107 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 95,979 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 95,366 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 94,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 92,814 miles

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm

Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,953 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 69,704 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 69,704 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,593 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,248 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 40,740 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,709 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 PYX is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PYX, 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 PYX registered?

AU02 PYX is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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