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W165 YHK

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,623 mi
Last recorded55,623 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 YHK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 55,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 53,735 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 53,735 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 47,195 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 40,556 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 40,556 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 32,779 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 32,779 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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 27,448 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 22,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 22,042 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,790 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,426 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,041 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 20,621 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,226 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,881 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,631 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Mar 2011 19,630 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 19,349 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,050 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,488 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,366 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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W165 YHK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W165 YHK, 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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W165 YHK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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