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V538 FKY

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,597 mi
Last recorded45,597 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 FKY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 45,597 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 45,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 44,993 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 43,889 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 43,254 miles

Nearside Front Wing corroded.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 43,224 miles

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 corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wing corroded.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 36,989 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 36,987 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,579 miles

Offside Rear outer sill very weak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,066 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 36,059 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,006 miles

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

n/s/f brake has very slight bind

Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,064 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,952 miles

n/s rear service brake has lower effort than o/s

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,913 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 31,911 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,539 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,359 miles

n/s/r footbrake lower effort than o/s/r

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,723 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,306 miles

front brakes just in limit 25%

n/s rear service brake lower effort than o/s

Fail 27 Feb 2008 26,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,178 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,957 miles

exhaust startng to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode

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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V538 FKY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V538 FKY, 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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V538 FKY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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