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BD51 XBC

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

26,021 mi
Last recorded26,021 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 XBC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,021 miles

some corrosion in vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,915 miles

front crossmember corrode and weekend throughout

o/s head lamp reflector poor image only just met requirment

rear axle and surroundindg areas corroded .

Fail 11 Mar 2014 25,915 miles

Centre Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front crossmember corrode and weekend throughout

rear axle and surroundindg areas corroded .

Pass 12 Mar 2013 25,478 miles

front crossmember corroded throughout

Fail 11 Mar 2013 25,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front crossmember corroded throughout

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,028 miles

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

door hing pins worn o/s and n/s

Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,028 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

door hing pins worn o/s and n/s

Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,352 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 19,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

long brake pedal travel .nearside outter sill rusted .front cross member rusted .

Fail 18 Mar 2010 15,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 15,710 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 12,327 miles

ADVANCED CORROSSION FRONT CROSSMEMBER ,

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,327 miles

ADVANCED CORROSSION FRONT CROSSMEMBER ,

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 7,689 miles

front end accident damage engine moveing on anchorages .

Pass 17 Mar 2007 3,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 6 miles

osf tyre sidewall poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2006 6 miles

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

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

osf tyre sidewall poor condition and cut in osr sidewall no canvas showing

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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BD51 XBC is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BD51 XBC, 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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BD51 XBC is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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