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H597 KDY

2003 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,998 mi
Last recorded131,998 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Figaro113,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH597 KDY
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 131,998 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 131,575 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 131,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 130,776 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 130,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 129,198 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 129,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheelarch rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded.

Offside Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 128,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 128,752 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 128,591 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rack and pinion. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 128,572 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor / outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack and pinion. (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,301 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 28,301 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 111,134 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 104,646 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 104,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres cracking in tread

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres cracking in sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2011 104,631 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 104,628 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipes underside corroded

rear suspension brace bar slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 104,621 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 104,474 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 102,239 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 102,239 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F Tyre punctured by nail.

How Reliable is the Nissan Figaro?

Based on 96,615 MOT tests across 5,753 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
2,107
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,753
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,995
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,780
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,502
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,502
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H597 KDY is a 2003 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 113,235 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Figaro fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,995 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H597 KDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Figaro typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H597 KDY is a 2003 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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