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V525 LMY

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

21,224 mi
Last recorded21,224 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 LMY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 21,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 21,214 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 20,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 19,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 19,688 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 18,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 17,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 16,673 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 15,348 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 13,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 11,388 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 10,175 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 8,906 miles

Centre Front no plate boken

Nearside Front headlamp lens covered in water/condensation

Nearside Front washer jet partarly blocked

aux belt cracked

damp with oil around power steering rack pinion housing and o/s/f gaitor

Fail 11 Jan 2016 8,906 miles

Centre Front no plate boken

Nearside Front headlamp lens covered in water/condensation

Nearside Front washer jet partarly blocked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

aux belt cracked

damp with oil around power steering rack pinion housing and o/s/f gaitor

Fail 6 Jan 2015 4,968 miles

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

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

aux belt perished and cracked

n/s/f and o/s/f washer jets partarly blocked

n/s/f beam image weak

n/s/f head lamp full of water

damp with oil around power steering rack pinion housing and o/s/gaitor

Pass 6 Jan 2015 4,968 miles

aux belt perished and cracked

n/s/f and o/s/f washer jets partarly blocked

n/s/f beam image weak

n/s/f head lamp full of water

damp with oil around power steering rack pinion housing and o/s/gaitor

Pass 9 Jan 2014 2,309 miles

altinator and power steering belts deeply cracked

damp with oil around power steering rack o/s gaitor and return pipe hose

front no plate broken

n/s and o/s/f washers partarly blocked

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,217 miles

nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2013 42,216 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,686 miles

all four tyres severely underinflated

both auxilliary belts deteriorated

offside rear nearside rear and nearside front tyres deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2012 39,686 miles

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

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

all four tyres severely underinflated

both auxilliary belts deteriorated

offside rear nearside rear and nearside front tyres deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2011 35,125 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,200 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,951 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,344 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2007 22,459 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,459 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,162 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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V525 LMY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V525 LMY, 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 V525 LMY registered?

V525 LMY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V525 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V525 LMY shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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