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V557 FKY

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,416 mi
Last recorded53,416 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 FKY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 53,416 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear metal brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Feb 2012 46,976 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,976 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 41,385 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 29,251 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 22,277 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 20,188 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 20,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jan 2007 17,900 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jan 2007 17,900 miles

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jan 2006 15,687 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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V557 FKY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V557 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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What year was V557 FKY registered?

V557 FKY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V557 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 FKY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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