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VU51 FKM

2001 Nissan Pick Up

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

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Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Nissan Pick Up99,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 FKM
MakeNissan
ModelPick Up
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed HINGES WORN (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX. 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2024

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SIDE STEP BRACKETS (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding & H/BRAKE READING SLIGHTLY LOW (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced MAIN CHASSIS MEMBER (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected EXCESSIVE PLAY - STEERING IDLER (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed HINGES WORN (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX. 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 114,704 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 114,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush LOWER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire FUEL FILLER NECK (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 105,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX. 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX. 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 105,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MAIN CHASSIS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX. 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX. 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 99,636 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp Unit Damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 99,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT LOOSE

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP UNIT DAMAGED

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

Rear REAR SHOCK CASINGS CORRODED

Rear SEATS NOT PRESENT / USED AS VAN

Pass 18 Feb 2020 99,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SILL / BODY MOUNT AREA CORRODED

OFFSIDE ENGINE EARTH STRAP BROKEN

OFFSIDE RUNNING BOARD CORRODED

OFFSIDE UNDER BONNET AREA CORRODED

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS CORRODED

Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,543 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings corroded

rear brake pipe unions corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 98,500 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings corroded

rear brake pipe unions corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,742 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

offside front tyre edge wear

rear brake pipe unions seriously corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2018 97,742 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven both (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

offside front tyre edge wear

rear brake pipe unions seriously corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

unable to test rear wheel bearings due to binding brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,596 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust rattle

offside front tyre has edge wear

offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

rear brake pipe unions corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 96,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section broken (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust rattle

offside front tyre has edge wear

offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

rear brake pipe unions corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,826 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipe unions badly corroded

wipers poor

Fail 3 Mar 2016 95,790 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipe unions badly corroded

wipers poor

Pass 9 Mar 2015 93,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust deteriorated

rear chassis corroded

tow bar starting to corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,831 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2014 89,831 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front bumper starting to corrode

Pass 1 Mar 2012 79,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassis starting to corrode

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,981 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on inside face

rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 4 Mar 2010 72,051 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,051 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,503 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 68,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 68,942 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 63,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 51,564 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 51,562 miles

Offside Front 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 40,422 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pick Up?

Based on 3,381 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,280
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 210
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust system not adequately supported 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
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VU51 FKM is a 2001 Nissan Pick Up in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 99,689 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU51 FKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Nissan Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU51 FKM is a 2001 Nissan Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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