CarVerify

Free Car Check

W303 GDY

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,622 mi
Last recorded92,622 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 GDY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018 92,622 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch rear of arch/ quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch front of arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch front of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch rear of arch/ quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front cross-member lower slam panel holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,722 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

offside rear tyre perished

offside sill lip corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 87,607 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner sills corroded

offside rear tyre perished

offside sill lip corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear quarters holed and corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2016 81,426 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear quarters holed and corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,681 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 75,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,484 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,027 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 69,027 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front cross member corroded

front no plate damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,511 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 64,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

various pipes corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,944 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2011 59,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2010 55,514 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,868 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 15 Sep 2008 45,619 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,539 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,148 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 39,136 miles

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

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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W303 GDY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W303 GDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W303 GDY?

You can check the full history of W303 GDY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W303 GDY registered?

W303 GDY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W303 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W303 GDY shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W303 GDY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W303 GDY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.