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V494 KBV

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,965 mi
Last recorded91,965 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 KBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2017 91,965 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low vehicle damaged (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/70/13 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front exhaust bracket broken/still secure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,607 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,925 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 80,924 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,713 miles

n/s rear tyre nail in tread and tread low

o/s front brake showing signs of overheating ;advise attention

Fail 17 Mar 2014 76,713 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s rear tyre nail in tread and tread low

o/s front brake showing signs of overheating ;advise attention

Pass 25 Feb 2013 68,580 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,558 miles

corrosion on front crossmember

Fail 29 Feb 2012 62,501 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,430 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 54,429 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,296 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,099 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,207 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 37,207 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 34,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,732 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 31,441 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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V494 KBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V494 KBV, 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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V494 KBV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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