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W223 DKC

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,480 mi
Last recorded56,480 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 56,480 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 54,511 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner part of boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer part of boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

spare wheel flat

Fail 14 Nov 2015 54,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner part of boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer part of boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

spare wheel flat

Pass 15 Nov 2014 52,734 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,605 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,145 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 45,141 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 41,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 41,473 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 40,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 40,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,471 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 35,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 29,989 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 23,402 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,402 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 17,094 miles

all tyres perishing on outer walls

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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W223 DKC 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 64.7%.

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 W223 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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W223 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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