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V56 YJO

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

103,498 mi
Last recorded103,498 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 YJO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 103,498 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting either side of the front brace beam/engine mount, marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holes marked in yellow along outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Engine mounting bracket missing Front lower mount bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion built up along the under side of the vehicle and majority of suspension components

Pass 31 Oct 2024 97,238 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all suspension component's corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2024 97,236 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all suspension component's corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 89,071 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge, Close to Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Between Treads - Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 89,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Perished and Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge, Close to Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Between Treads - Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 79,840 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,084 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 75,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Along the sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill back corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 72,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 69,357 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 61,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,968 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 58,032 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,190 miles

Front lower cross member corroded.

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Rear tyres cracking and perished.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,612 miles

Front X-Member corroded LH & RHS. recommend repair.

NSF tyre small cuts in outer sidewall.155/70R13

Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,362 miles

Front lower cross member corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,554 miles

Front lower cross member corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 51,554 miles

Front lower cross member corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,548 miles

Front lower cross member corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2010 47,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,803 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,258 miles

N/S/F tyre, small cuts in outer wall, recommend replacing tyre. 155/70 r13 75t

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 45,258 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

N/S/F tyre, small cuts in outer wall, recommend replacing tyre. 155/70 r13 75t

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,266 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2008 42,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,428 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,121 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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V56 YJO is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 V56 YJO, 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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V56 YJO is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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