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W201 HKU

2000 Nissan Micra

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,613 mi
Last recorded60,613 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 HKU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 60,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 58,649 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 58,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 55,679 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 55,679 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 52,953 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 50,296 miles

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

inner sills surface corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2017 50,296 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner sills surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2016 47,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front windscreen has a large crack but it does not impair drivers view

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 16 Jul 2016 47,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,300 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

age cracking offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2015 44,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

age cracking offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 41,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,588 miles

engine noisy

surface cracks on offside front tyre

surface cracks on offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 13 Jul 2013 38,581 miles

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

engine noisy

surface cracks on offside front tyre

surface cracks on offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2012 37,615 miles

exhaust heat shield rattles

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,304 miles

heat shield around front exhaust rattling

offside front tyre slight cracking to outer sidewall

Fail 14 Jul 2011 37,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

heat shield around front exhaust rattling

offside front tyre slight cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2010 37,035 miles

heat shield around exhaust noisey

Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,537 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 34,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All Tyres Have Surface Cracking

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 33,876 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,876 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,308 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 32,642 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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W201 HKU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W201 HKU, 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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W201 HKU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W201 HKU shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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