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W209 KNU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,038 mi
Last recorded79,038 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 KNU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 79,038 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

front cross member corroded.

Fail 17 May 2016 79,038 miles

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

front cross member corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,725 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on front crossmember

registration lamp dim

under body corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2012 73,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

x member corroded .o/s sill corrodedn .n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,935 miles

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)

nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,340 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,157 miles

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,785 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 47,785 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,409 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 41,409 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,147 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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W209 KNU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W209 KNU, 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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W209 KNU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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