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LW53 KMF

2004 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,920 mi
Last recorded102,920 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 KMF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 102,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion rear seat base missing

Pass 3 Feb 2023 99,034 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 99,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 96,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,317 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 90,941 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 90,941 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 87,574 miles

Front shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 87,574 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 83,421 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 83,421 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 77,423 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 77,423 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 69,525 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 69,176 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement filler neck excessively corroded (7.2.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 62,501 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 50,318 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,975 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,320 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,102 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 22,912 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,465 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 11,379 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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LW53 KMF is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 54,294 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 LW53 KMF, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LW53 KMF registered?

LW53 KMF is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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