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W273 UMJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

46,275 mi
Last recorded46,275 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 UMJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 46,275 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear under body corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2025 46,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear under body corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2024 46,265 miles

Front x member corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 46,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front x member corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 45,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 22 YEARS OLD / PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED / 11 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 45,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BADLY CRACKED / PERISHED / 12 YEARS OLD / TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER WHEELARCH / END OF SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL [REAR END] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BADLY CRACKED / PERISHED / TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 22 YEARS OLD / PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED / 11 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 45,468 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 45,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 44,891 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deformed, flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 44,891 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deformed, flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 40,666 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear under sills and chassis legs surface rust

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,627 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

under sills rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2017 38,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front discs pitted

under sills rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2016 36,759 miles

n /s mirror missing

rear under sills rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,674 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 33,674 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 31,205 miles

1 wiper arm removed

Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,878 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 28,878 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,321 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 24,747 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 May 2009 21,940 miles

Both front tyres worn low on tread and perrishing,Both rear tyres have good tread but perrishing on side walls.

Small crack in front windscreen.

Pass 8 May 2008 20,203 miles

fitted offside and nearside wiper blades

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2007 19,283 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 18,051 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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W273 UMJ 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 68%.

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 W273 UMJ, 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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What year was W273 UMJ registered?

W273 UMJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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