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AV51 GKO

2001 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,143 mi
Last recorded73,143 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 GKO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 73,143 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,879 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 67,451 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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,547 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,117 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 59,112 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres cracking side walls

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,078 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 53,078 miles

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

N/S/R tyre slightly deteriorated

O/S/R tyre slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,010 miles

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2009 45,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

n/s/r outer handbrake cable split

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,094 miles

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

n/s outer handbrake cable split

Fail 24 Sep 2008 37,094 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)

both front wiper blades starting to split

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

n/s outer handbrake cable split

Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,312 miles

both front tyres perishing/cracking between tread

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

n/s outer handbrake cable split

Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,045 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 12,948 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 GKO is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GKO, 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 GKO is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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