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AV51 GKA

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,117 mi
Last recorded69,117 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 GKA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 69,117 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 69,117 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,148 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,225 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Rear horn de-oted / low level

Fail 4 Jan 2017 67,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Rear horn de-oted / low level

Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,341 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 64,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,005 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

accelerator pedal activation stiff

Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,500 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,369 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear wiper rubber splitted

Fail 17 Jan 2012 60,369 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear wiper rubber splitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,151 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both front tyres low edge treads

Fail 13 Jan 2011 58,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both front tyres low edge treads

engine oil level overfilled

Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,234 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 56,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 54,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,363 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

very slight play offside steering rack.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 108,359 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 108,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 100,579 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 GKA is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GKA, 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 GKA is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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