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V520 FHO

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,072 mi
Last recorded104,072 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV520 FHO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2016 104,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front crossmember/engine mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

radiator insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,977 miles

front cross member corroded - radiator insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2015 96,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front cross member corroded - radiator insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,498 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 88,498 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 83,611 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,611 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,986 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 76,986 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,922 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 68,922 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2010 64,996 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,330 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 40,919 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 39,408 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 34,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade split but adequatly clears screen.

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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V520 FHO is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 V520 FHO, 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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V520 FHO is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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