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V896 KKG

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,359 mi
Last recorded138,359 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 KKG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 138,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 138,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 111,094 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 111,077 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 87,425 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

front brake discs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front cross member heavily corroded and holed

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

radiator slight leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 87,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes slight corrosion

front brake discs corroded

front cross member heavily corroded and holed

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

radiator slight leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 71,204 miles

Advise on corrosion to front cross member and underneath of vehicle

Advise on front number plate deteriorated slightly

Advise on o/s c.v boot perished

Fail 8 Feb 2010 71,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Advise on corrosion to front cross member and underneath of vehicle

Advise on front number plate deteriorated slightly

Advise on o/s c.v boot perished

Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,863 miles

Advise on front number plate deteriorated slightly

Advise on slight corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,317 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion evident to underside of car

Fail 12 Feb 2007 36,724 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,724 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,629 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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V896 KKG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V896 KKG, 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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V896 KKG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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