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W172 KJT

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,103 mi
Last recorded135,103 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 KJT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 135,103 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced getting very corroded around front end. (radiator brackets/front crossmember) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various suspension components getting corroded, bot seriously weakened

Pass 4 Dec 2020 120,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear rear axle getting corroded.

Fail 30 Nov 2020 120,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear rear axle getting corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2019 105,741 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 105,740 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 94,314 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 94,314 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 84,585 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 84,584 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 73,372 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,284 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 72,284 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 70,725 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 70,715 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 68,213 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,448 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 64,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,929 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,717 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,425 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,917 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,461 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 31,751 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,751 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 27,785 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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W172 KJT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W172 KJT, 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 W172 KJT registered?

W172 KJT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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