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LM51 WKW

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

73,114 mi
Last recorded73,114 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 WKW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 73,114 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 73,114 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fanbelt broken

Pass 6 Dec 2024 70,569 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 70,569 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened both inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 66,468 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 62,550 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 62,330 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 62,305 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 58,645 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 58,644 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2020 57,361 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 518,761 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,040 miles

both rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,093 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 40,093 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,074 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking & perrished (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 37,074 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking & perrished (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,448 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o s front tyre starting to crack on edge of tread area

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,354 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 26,354 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f brake disc badly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded at inner face

Fail 15 Mar 2012 24,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded at inner face

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,539 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,411 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,550 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,472 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,685 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 WKW is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WKW, 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 WKW registered?

LM51 WKW is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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