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W253 UTW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,894 mi
Last recorded102,894 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 UTW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2022 102,894 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre chassis/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor/chasssis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

nearside front outer door handle damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2021 98,275 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corrodeing

passenger door handle broken but operational from inside-outside

rear silencer slight blow

Fail 17 Feb 2021 98,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat back insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake pipes corrodeing

passenger door handle broken but operational from inside-outside

rear silencer slight blow

Pass 7 Feb 2020 93,256 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,965 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 82,702 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 82,702 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,236 miles

Battery insecure.

Fail 10 Feb 2017 77,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear wing to sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear wing to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle showing signs of corrotion and front cross member not holed at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,073 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 69,568 miles

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

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

all rear brake pipes corroding

front brakes binding and corroded

front crossmember excessively corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread/perishing/tread damage

Fail 19 Sep 2014 69,568 miles

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes corroding

front brakes binding and corroded

front crossmember excessively corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread/perishing/tread damage

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,880 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 67,880 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 67,762 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,250 miles

front valance area corroded/worn

front brake pads wearing thin

near side door handel worn/broken but still works correctly

Fail 29 Jun 2012 61,250 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

front valance area corroded/worn

near side door handel worn/broken but still works correctly

Fail 10 Jun 2011 54,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,811 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 49,268 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,502 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 46,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,955 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,452 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,482 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W253 UTW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W253 UTW, 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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W253 UTW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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