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V255 KTU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,813 mi
Last recorded48,813 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 KTU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2016 48,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes greased

boot full

Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,334 miles

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

some brake pipes greased

Fail 7 Jan 2015 47,296 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

some brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,952 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 45,930 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,629 miles

front brakes have 25% imbalance pulling to left they reqire servicing

Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,433 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 42,433 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,988 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 41,979 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,430 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,570 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 35,312 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2008 35,312 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,348 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,300 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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V255 KTU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V255 KTU, 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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What year was V255 KTU registered?

V255 KTU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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