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SM51 KZW

2002 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,306 mi
Last recorded131,306 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Nissan Maxima70,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 KZW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 131,306 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 118,693 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 118,693 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 107,024 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 96,155 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 84,433 miles

4 x brake disces rusted

Fail 5 May 2011 84,433 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

4 x brake disces rusted

Pass 6 May 2010 73,134 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 73,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,332 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 71,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 69,097 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 63,906 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 63,906 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 58,327 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Maxima?

Based on 29,336 MOT tests across 4,121 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,912
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
4,121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,265
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,672
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,459
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 916
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SM51 KZW is a 2002 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 70,836 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 Maxima fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 2,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM51 KZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Maxima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Maxima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM51 KZW registered?

SM51 KZW is a 2002 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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