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LM51 LBA

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,015 mi
Last recorded72,015 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 LBA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 72,015 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-side has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 62,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 62,398 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 57,102 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 57,102 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 53,127 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 46,150 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 46,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 41,613 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 41,613 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 31,767 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 21,736 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 21,736 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 13,068 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 12,742 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 12,456 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 12,125 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 11,843 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 11,470 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 11,071 miles

All four tyres cracking

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 10,129 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 9,394 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 8,453 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 7,269 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 LBA is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LM51 LBA, 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 LBA registered?

LM51 LBA is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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