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LM52 HYO

2002 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,310 mi
Last recorded63,310 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 HYO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 63,310 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 34,545 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 31,991 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 31,964 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 30,262 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 28,957 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 27,602 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 26,397 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 26,365 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))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 25,252 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 23,963 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 22,783 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 21,654 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 20,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres cracking outter edges

o/s rear tyre cracking outter edge

Fail 10 Oct 2014 20,246 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres cracking outter edges

o/s rear tyre cracking outter edge

Pass 9 Oct 2013 18,025 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 14,360 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 12,785 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 12,541 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 11,250 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 8,651 miles

slight smear from front wiper blades

Pass 7 Feb 2007 7,150 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 5,504 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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LM52 HYO is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM52 HYO, 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 LM52 HYO registered?

LM52 HYO is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is LM52 HYO safe to buy?

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