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V122 YFU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,602 mi
Last recorded98,602 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV122 YFU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,602 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 98,602 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,199 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 83,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All 4 coil springs corroded

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,145 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 29 Jul 2016 65,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,229 miles

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

osr tyre perished

snails insecurely fastened to nsf wheel

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,425 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 41,325 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 3 Feb 2011 39,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,417 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 37,236 miles

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

slight cracking of o/s cv joint gaiter.slight cracking of n/s rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,236 miles

slight cracking of o/s cv joint gaiter.slight cracking of n/s rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 34,494 miles

front disc pads starting to wear but still thicker than testable limits.

Fail 6 Feb 2009 34,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front disc pads starting to wear but still thicker than testable limits.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 31,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,873 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

front lower crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,836 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 25,836 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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V122 YFU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 55,993 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 V122 YFU, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V122 YFU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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