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LM51 KZX

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

35,049 mi
Last recorded35,049 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 KZX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2026 35,049 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion to underbody

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 27,073 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2025 27,066 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Alternator pulley fouling wiring loom (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 18,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 18,420 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 18,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 18,039 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 17,667 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 17,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 17,193 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 17,193 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 16,480 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 16,480 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 15,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 12 Feb 2018 15,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 15,165 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 14,322 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 13,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 13,371 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 12,520 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 11,640 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 10,606 miles

O/S/F/AND N/S/F TYRE has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 10,606 miles

O/S/F/AND N/S/F TYRE has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 9,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside outer front tyre has slightly cut to reach the ply or cords

Pass 14 Feb 2011 9,884 miles

nearside outer front tyre has slightly cut to reach the ply or cords

Pass 22 Feb 2010 9,198 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 8,214 miles

small cut in n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 19 Feb 2008 6,716 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 5,106 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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LM51 KZX is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 47,535 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 LM51 KZX, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM51 KZX registered?

LM51 KZX is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is LM51 KZX safe to buy?

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