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V979 KOM

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,163 mi
Last recorded52,163 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 KOM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 52,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 50,875 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 50,870 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2022 49,126 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 45,360 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 45,162 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 39,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,347 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (3.7.B.3)

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

hazard warning light switch stickng

Fail 23 Jan 2016 39,345 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (3.7.B.3)

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

hazard warning light switch stickng

Pass 26 Jan 2015 37,049 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 34,155 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 29,523 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 29,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 25,664 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,664 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 22,213 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 19,624 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 17,620 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 15,601 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 13,397 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 11,885 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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V979 KOM is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V979 KOM, 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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V979 KOM is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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