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W178 KYA

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

73,999 mi
Last recorded73,999 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 KYA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,999 miles

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

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

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

Surface Corrosion In Most Places.

Fail 12 Oct 2020 73,999 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner And Outer Sill Areas. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Surface Corrosion In Most Places.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 69,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion to most areas.

Fail 11 Apr 2019 69,699 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end, inner wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion to most areas.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 67,852 miles

advise slight corrosion in most places

Fail 12 Apr 2018 67,852 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise slight corrosion in most places

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,922 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Apr 2017 65,922 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,088 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Apr 2016 64,088 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,024 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 62,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,462 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 60,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,247 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 58,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,604 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 54,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,251 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,024 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 21 Apr 2010 47,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre stop light not working

Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,992 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,484 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,614 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 38,614 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,420 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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W178 KYA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 W178 KYA, 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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W178 KYA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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