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V165 KEU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,000 mi
Last recorded104,000 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 KEU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 104,000 miles

Nearside Front coolant header tank deteriorated and has a hole

Fail 18 Jan 2019 103,955 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front exhaust heatshield a little insecure and rattle with engine running

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coolant header tank deteriorated and has a hole

Offside Rear brake a little slow coming on when carrying out RBT

Pass 31 Jan 2018 94,537 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts and both rears (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure

sills,floors and chassis corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 99,477 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts and both rears (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure

sills,floors and chassis corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,181 miles

rear chassis + inner sills and floors corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2016 91,181 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower cross member (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis + inner sills and floors corroding

Fail 3 Aug 2015 86,764 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,764 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 81,771 miles

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

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

front lower cross member corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 81,771 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 77,153 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 77,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,658 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front floors and chassis corroded

offside inner sill and rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,928 miles

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

front and rear chassis,front panel,rear inner sills and floors all slight corrosion

front suspension arms slight corrosion

rear seats down but belts all checked

Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,548 miles

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

advise;offside rear has small cracks in sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,515 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,419 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,511 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 38,250 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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V165 KEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V165 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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V165 KEU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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