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AU02 VGG

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,089 mi
Last recorded112,089 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VGG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 112,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

screen chipped

Pass 25 May 2018 110,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

small chip in zone a of windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2018 110,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,671 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

driver door moulding coming off

Fail 3 Apr 2017 108,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

driver door moulding coming off

Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,845 miles

Front both sides slightly perished between treads

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack near pinion housing (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill panels (2.4.A.3)

Rear nearside slightly perished on sidewalls

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 103,301 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 99,866 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 96,692 miles

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

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

alternator belt splits developing advise replaceing

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded,advise replaceing

rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Fail 9 Apr 2013 96,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

alternator belt splits developing advise replaceing

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded,advise replaceing

rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,404 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing advise replaceing

Fail 28 Mar 2012 92,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/r tyre perishing advise replaceing

other two rubber mounts splitting,advise replaceing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,164 miles

ADVISE - ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE - REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 12 Mar 2010 79,366 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 72,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 72,782 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 67,457 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 55,823 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 44,263 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges (raised tread)

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to baby seat being fitted

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 VGG is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VGG, 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 VGG is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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