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V160 KEU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

76,424 mi
Last recorded76,424 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 KEU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 76,424 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & wearing on inner edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & wearing on inner edge 3.2mm 165/60/14 H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,984 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 68,984 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 58,552 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 165/60/14 H

Fail 8 Nov 2019 58,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 165/60/14 H

Pass 23 Nov 2018 47,238 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 47,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Wheel nuts fitted incorrectly O/s/f, N/s/f & O/s/r

Pass 27 Nov 2017 37,015 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 37,008 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 36,367 miles

cracks in nearside rear tyre

cracks in offside rear tyre

front exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 36,367 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

cracks in nearside rear tyre

cracks in offside rear tyre

front exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,370 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 35,370 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,634 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 28,328 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 28,328 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 18,035 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,756 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 17,158 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 15,800 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 14,946 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 13,603 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers split

corrosion on both front discs

Pass 19 Jan 2006 12,005 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 12,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V160 KEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V160 KEU, 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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V160 KEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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