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2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,668 mi
Last recorded108,668 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VBD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 108,668 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 106,597 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,606 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,791 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front nearside and front offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 96,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall and tread badly cracked

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front nearside and front offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,522 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear undersills rusty (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brakes slight binding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2016 83,479 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under sills rusty (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid warning switch damp

Fail 26 Feb 2016 83,479 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under sills rusty (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid warning switch damp

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,223 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,152 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid switch on master clyinder res damp

Fail 18 Mar 2013 65,152 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid switch on master clyinder res damp

Pass 25 Feb 2012 59,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking up

rear brake pipes been greased

Fail 25 Feb 2012 59,519 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking up

rear brake pipes been greased

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both rear tyres small cuts and cracks in tyre theads

advise engine oil filter leaking

advise radiator water leak

Fail 2 Mar 2011 54,011 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both rear tyres small cuts and cracks in tyre theads

advise engine oil filter leaking

advise radiator water leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,189 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 46,188 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,904 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,782 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,598 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,365 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 VBD is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VBD, 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 VBD is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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