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LM51 OUA

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,282 mi
Last recorded51,282 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 OUA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 51,282 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 51,282 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 42,651 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 42,649 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))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 35,397 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 35,354 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 30,139 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 25,066 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 25,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 20,220 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 16,853 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 16,447 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 16,258 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 16,069 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 15,773 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 15,314 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 14,828 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 14,828 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 14,286 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wipers spliting

Pass 13 Dec 2012 14,286 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front wipers spliting

Pass 4 Jan 2012 13,270 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2011 11,735 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 11,735 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 10,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 8,976 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 7,469 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 5,349 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 4,324 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 OUA is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OUA, 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 OUA registered?

LM51 OUA is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is LM51 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 OUA shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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