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K18 VYK

1998 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,285 mi
Last recorded61,285 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Micra64,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 VYK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 61,285 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 55,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 55,368 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 48,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 45,889 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 45,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill repair inadequate. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 45,830 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlight lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,781 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 44,781 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 44,482 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 44,482 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 44,127 miles

horn a bit temperamental at start of test

Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,312 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 42,072 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,603 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

O/S+N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

SCREEN DAMAGE.

TYRE N/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

TYRES -O/S/F+N/S/F+O/S/R WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,371 miles

off side front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,281 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.C/V BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT.MIUNOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Fail 31 Aug 2013 40,272 miles

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

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

off side front tyre close to legal limit and also has cracks in side wall

Pass 31 Aug 2013 40,272 miles

off side front tyre close to legal limit and also has cracks in side wall

Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,281 miles

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 35,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 31,290 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

front wiper blades

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

Fail 9 Aug 2011 31,281 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

front wiper blades

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,068 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,172 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,086 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,273 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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K18 VYK is a 1998 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 64,883 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 K18 VYK, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K18 VYK registered?

K18 VYK is a 1998 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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