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W118 VEC

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,869 mi
Last recorded49,869 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 VEC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 49,869 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 48,822 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 47,843 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 47,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 46,694 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 46,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 45,662 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 44,914 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 43,987 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,633 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,319 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,473 miles

Small area of corrosion in lower front inner panal (not a perscribed area)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,395 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 31,640 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,252 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 29,926 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s washer jet,one jet only

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,926 miles

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

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

o/s washer jet,one jet only

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,418 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brakes slightly binding

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,345 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,016 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,928 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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W118 VEC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W118 VEC, 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 W118 VEC registered?

W118 VEC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W118 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W118 VEC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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