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HCS 111

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,204 mi
Last recorded130,204 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCS 111
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 130,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Outer lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 130,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Outer lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Also inner faces have reduced friction surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Very worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 122,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 122,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 111,037 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 111,023 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 101,221 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 88,934 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 88,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 84,462 miles

Brake pipes at brake load valve corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 84,396 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipes at brake load valve corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 83,573 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 83,510 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe at brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At load valve , close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,295 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 82,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,803 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 79,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bumper corner inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,748 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,065 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,333 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,128 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 71,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,004 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,127 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,804 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 63,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,216 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 58,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,511 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 49,036 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 49,036 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 44,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HCS 111 is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HCS 111, 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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HCS 111 is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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