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V501 HEO

2000 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,079 mi
Last recorded87,079 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 HEO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 87,079 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 86,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 86,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 84,477 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 82,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 82,602 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 79,957 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 77,807 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 77,673 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,540 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Radiator support panel corroded excessively.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 64,725 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,029 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,778 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,194 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 50,194 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,443 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 41,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 27,625 miles

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

osf brake sticking slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,094 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 27,094 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,174 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 24,783 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,075 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,145 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 19,025 miles

Front and rear wiper blades starting to split

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,025 miles

Front and rear wiper blades starting to split

Pass 26 Jan 2006 17,185 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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V501 HEO is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V501 HEO, 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 V501 HEO registered?

V501 HEO is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V501 HEO safe to buy?

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