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V162 KEU

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,354 mi
Last recorded141,354 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 KEU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 141,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Passenger door mirror glass missing.

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 141,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Passenger door mirror glass missing.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 124,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front number plate damaged but unlikely to be missread

lower front crossmember seriously corroded and insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2011 124,185 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front number plate damaged but unlikely to be missread

lower front crossmember seriously corroded and insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2010 107,753 miles

both aux belts worn [cracking]

both front seats backs worn in upright position

exhaust system corroeded

front coil springs corroeded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limt

front cross member corroeded and holed

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge and nail in it

Fail 11 Oct 2010 107,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both aux belts worn [cracking]

both front seats backs worn in upright position

exhaust system corroeded

front coil springs corroeded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limt

front cross member corroeded and holed

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge and nail in it

Pass 8 Sep 2009 93,128 miles

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

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

advanced corrosion on lower front panel

Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,917 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 80,899 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 68,888 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 58,240 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 45,897 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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V162 KEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V162 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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V162 KEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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