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W181 YCK

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,868 mi
Last recorded91,868 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 YCK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2016 91,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 87,246 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 87,239 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 80,267 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2014 80,267 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,530 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 70,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 61,862 miles

Added water to screen washers

Engine oil low

N/side front tyre ONLY JUST within legal limit

Fail 2 Feb 2012 61,862 miles

Added water to screen washers

Engine oil low

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/side front tyre ONLY JUST within legal limit

Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,293 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,571 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,953 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,086 miles

rear nearside tyre sidewall damaged cords/ply not exposed at time of test.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 29,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear nearside tyre sidewall damaged cords/ply not exposed at time of test.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,349 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 22,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,814 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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W181 YCK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W181 YCK, 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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W181 YCK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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