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AV51 DKE

2001 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

106,445 mi
Last recorded106,445 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 DKE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,445 miles

NSR TYRE AGED (2007) - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

NSR TYRE AGED (2009)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 106,442 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides front and back sides front cross member/and engine mount bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2018 105,472 miles

NSF LOWER CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

NSR TYRE AGED TO EXCESS - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSF LOWER CROSS MEMBER CORRODED TO EXCESS - ADVISE REPAIR

OSR TYRE AGED

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE INVESTIGATION (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 105,647 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

NSF LOWER CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

NSR TYRE AGED TO EXCESS - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSF LOWER CROSS MEMBER CORRODED TO EXCESS - ADVISE REPAIR

OSR TYRE AGED

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE INVESTIGATION (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,173 miles

NSF LOWER CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

NSR TYRE AGED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSF LOWER CROSS MEMBER CORRODED TO EXCESS - ADVISE REPAIR

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 102,170 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSR TYRE AGED

NSF LOWER CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSF LOWER CROSS MEMBER CORRODED TO EXCESS - ADVISE REPAIR

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 98,590 miles

NSR TYRE AGED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSF CHASSIS / CROSS MEMBER CORRODED TO EXCESS - ADVISE REPAIR

OSF FLOOR PAN AREA CORRODED

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component O/S RACK AREA (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 98,587 miles

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

NSR TYRE AGED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSF CHASSIS / CROSS MEMBER CORRODED TO EXCESS - ADVISE REPAIR

OSF FLOOR PAN AREA CORRODED

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component O/S RACK AREA (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 94,850 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component OF STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,701 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

SLIGHT BIND IN OSF BRAKE - SUSPECT CALIPER FAULT

Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,290 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres pearished and aged

Fail 22 Oct 2013 86,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres pearished and aged

Pass 25 Oct 2012 83,952 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight brake bind on offside front

Fail 24 Oct 2012 83,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight brake bind on offside front

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,963 miles

SLIGHT BIND IN OSF BRAKE - RECOMMEND FRONT BRAKE SERVICE

Fail 22 Oct 2010 77,689 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 77,689 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 68,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 75,152 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 75,148 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 72,396 miles

O/s/r tyre heavily perished , slight bind on o/s/r brake .

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 70,536 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 70,536 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 57,237 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2006 57,237 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 41,985 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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AV51 DKE is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,515 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 AV51 DKE, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV51 DKE is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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