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W279 YBA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

119,836 mi
Last recorded119,836 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 YBA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 119,836 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 116,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 112,150 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 112,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 107,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2022 101,949 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2021 96,267 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 90,575 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 86,415 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,704 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,708 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,462 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,780 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,331 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,187 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 34,075 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,974 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 24,968 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,734 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 6,889 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 6,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2007 6,610 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 6,610 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 6,281 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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W279 YBA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W279 YBA, 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 W279 YBA registered?

W279 YBA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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