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W226 XDV

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

38,995 mi
Last recorded38,995 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 XDV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 38,995 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 38,992 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end / inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 38,883 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 38,880 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end sill,lower wheel arch area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 38,702 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle has age related corrosion in places

Pass 26 Jul 2023 38,582 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 38,579 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 38,258 miles

Under seal has been applied to suspension components

Fail 14 Jul 2022 38,252 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under seal has been applied to suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2021 37,709 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 37,164 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension components have been under-sealed

Fail 30 Jun 2020 37,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension components have been under-sealed

Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,807 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 36,506 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 36,506 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 36,233 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears at unions to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion / holed at rear of N/S/R inner arch, not with 300mm

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

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

Rear axle corroded, not holed / weakened at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,816 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At joint to brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At joint to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle heavily corroded, not holed at time of test.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 35,812 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and end of sill closing panel under arch. (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At joint to brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At joint to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle heavily corroded, not holed at time of test.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,144 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 34,107 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 34,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 33,499 miles

N/s/r tyre starting to perrish on outer edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,089 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer is deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,704 miles

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

Most rear suspension/brake parts have slight corrosion

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,454 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 32,451 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 29,741 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,196 miles

off side rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 24 Jul 2007 24,196 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2006 14,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side end of steering rack has slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2006 14,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

off side end of steering rack has slight play

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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W226 XDV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 W226 XDV, 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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W226 XDV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 August 2000.

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