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V493 FDV

2000 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,445 mi
Last recorded103,445 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 FDV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 103,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion appearing front crossmember

Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,744 miles

Front cross member corroded and corrosion appearing to underside

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 23 Sep 2021 97,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front cross member corroded and corrosion appearing to underside

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2020 97,484 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 97,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 86,106 miles

Front advise both front wiper refills slightly deteriorated

Front advise front crossmember corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 86,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective lower ball joint lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Front advise both front wiper refills slightly deteriorated

Front advise front crossmember corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 85,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt modified

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

Pass 24 May 2017 85,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing

Fail 22 May 2017 85,336 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

wipers smearing

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 78,075 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 78,074 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded IN OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 66,396 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 66,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 53,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 43,114 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades are split

both rear tyres are perishing and are mis shaped

park brake light is on

Fail 26 Jan 2012 41,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades are split

both rear tyres are perishing and are mis shaped

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are wearing thin

park brake light is on

Pass 3 Feb 2011 35,127 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,970 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,398 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,888 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 23,361 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 21,146 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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V493 FDV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Gold 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 V493 FDV, 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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V493 FDV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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