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W159 NDD

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,171 mi
Last recorded61,171 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 NDD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 61,171 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 57,912 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 57,847 miles

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 52,803 miles

Drivers seatback loose/insecure - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - requires attention prior to next inspection date

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Requires attention prior to next inspection (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 52,715 miles

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

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

Drivers seatback loose/insecure - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - requires attention prior to next inspection date

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Requires attention prior to next inspection (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 48,618 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 48,618 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 44,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 44,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Filled washer bottle - empty - signs of leakage - monitor (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 42,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2020 40,284 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 40,264 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 34,526 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 34,435 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 34,088 miles

cut in offside front tyre side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,108 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,392 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,700 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 31,700 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,679 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 29,792 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 28,152 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,487 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 24,723 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 22,651 miles

cut in nearside front tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 15 May 2007 20,770 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 17,557 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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W159 NDD is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W159 NDD, 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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W159 NDD is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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