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W172 YHK

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,240 mi
Last recorded116,240 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 YHK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 116,240 miles

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

near side rear inner wheel arch corroaded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 115,941 miles

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

near side rear inner wheel arch corroaded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 102,053 miles

rear inner sills +rear chassis corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2013 102,051 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear inner sills +rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust rusty

rear wiper poor

Fail 3 Jul 2012 88,726 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust rusty

rear wiper poor

Fail 2 Jun 2011 80,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres slightly perished

rear wiper poor

Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres slightly perished

rear wiper poor

Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,502 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 71,502 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,753 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 61,752 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,079 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,232 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 33,248 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

all metal brake pipes lightly corroded.

both rear tyres slightly perished.

various light under body corrosion (could do with a waxoyl).

Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,248 miles

all metal brake pipes lightly corroded.

both rear tyres slightly perished.

various light under body corrosion (could do with a waxoyl).

Fail 9 Feb 2006 30,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

exhaust pipe very corroded,but not leaking.

underside of vehicle very dry! Suspension units dry & corroded.(needs waxoyling)!

Pass 9 Feb 2006 30,863 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

exhaust pipe very corroded,but not leaking.

underside of vehicle very dry! Suspension units dry & corroded.(needs waxoyling)!

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 YHK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 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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W172 YHK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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