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LM51 WKO

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,795 mi
Last recorded77,795 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 WKO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 77,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underneath Undersealed

Pass 17 Jan 2025 70,955 miles

underbody underseal

Pass 17 Jan 2024 66,194 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 64,132 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,715 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Also deteriorated (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Slightly corrosion to all under the body and suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2020 58,670 miles

Corrosion to both sills panels

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 52,314 miles

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

Fuel tank metal strap corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 49,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 49,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 47,783 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 47,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 17 Dec 2015 45,898 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 45,898 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2014 43,112 miles

front heat shield loose

offside rear tyre cracked and perished advise replacement

Fail 16 Dec 2014 43,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front heat shield loose

offside rear tyre cracked and perished advise replacement

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 40,055 miles

nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2012 38,230 miles

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

nearside rear brake pipes corroded but not to excess

Fail 22 Dec 2012 38,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake pipes corroded but not to excess

Pass 24 Dec 2011 36,293 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 34,855 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2009 32,639 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres have low pressure

Pass 3 Jan 2009 32,639 miles

front tyres have low pressure

Pass 5 Jan 2008 29,064 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,029 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 25,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 17,966 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 17,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WKO is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 WKO, 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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LM51 WKO is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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