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LW53 KNJ

2004 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,291 mi
Last recorded99,291 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Nissan Micra54,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 KNJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 99,291 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light not sure if it is connected

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 99,287 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Upper stop light not sure if it is connected

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 92,107 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 16 Dec 2017 87,348 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 74,241 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 65,729 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 65,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 62,024 miles

off side front brake disc inner face rusting

Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,722 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,551 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 44,551 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 36,328 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 36,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 27,020 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 24,219 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 24,218 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,400 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges. n/s wiperblade starting to split. handbrake will need adjusting soon.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,742 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,704 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 12,704 miles

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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LW53 KNJ is a 2004 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KNJ, 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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LW53 KNJ is a 2004 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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