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W208 DKC

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

76,622 mi
Last recorded76,622 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 76,622 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Nov 2024 76,603 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in underseal paint including nearside and offside inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 76,575 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in underseal paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sills repaired and undersealed restricting inspection

Suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 76,317 miles

Front and Rear suspension components corroded

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,175 miles

Underside body slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,949 miles

Front lower crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 75,949 miles

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

Front lower crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 75,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 70,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 64,432 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,033 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 64,033 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load senser to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded load senser to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 63,473 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 63,428 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 62,551 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 62,551 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,483 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 60,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,337 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,338 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 53,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,605 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 48,605 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 43,986 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 43,986 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 39,221 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,221 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,437 miles

advise inner sills starting to corrode around jacking points

Fail 13 Mar 2008 34,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise inner sills starting to corrode around jacking points

Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,792 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 30,792 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side tyre cut on side wall ok for mot

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Fail 14 Mar 2006 27,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

near side tyre cut on side wall ok for mot

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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W208 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 W208 DKC, 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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W208 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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