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FIW 3720

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,563 mi
Last recorded93,563 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIW 3720
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 93,563 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lots of repairs underneath (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 92,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lots of repairs underneath (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 78,807 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 77,551 miles

Very general corrosion to underside of vehicle and major components

Pass 11 May 2022 77,235 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and major components

Fail 9 May 2022 77,235 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under sill / floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and major components

Pass 17 May 2021 76,828 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 76,505 miles

General rust and corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 75,997 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 75,340 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 75,340 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 74,504 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,634 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,465 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 73,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,091 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 72,027 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,923 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 68,923 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 68,918 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen zone A (6mm)

corrosion on o/s/f floor pan

n/s/r inner wheel arch heavily corroded (holed)

o/s/r inner wheel arch heavily corroded (holed)

Pass 28 May 2013 64,333 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 59,913 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 59,913 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 55,583 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,306 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 50,253 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

head light glass slightly lose

Pass 9 Jun 2008 40,125 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,171 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 30,639 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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FIW 3720 is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 55,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FIW 3720, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FIW 3720 is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 June 2000.

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