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W353 KFA

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,932 mi
Last recorded52,932 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 KFA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 May 2020 52,932 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,790 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 38,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR HOLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 33,346 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 25,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by wishbone mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 25,989 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill and lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by wishbone mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,142 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA UNDERSIDE (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA UNDERSIDE (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA UNDERSIDE (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA UNDERSIDE (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 24,141 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA UNDERSIDE (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA UNDERSIDE (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA UNDERSIDE (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA UNDERSIDE (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,581 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Brake and fuel lines greased.

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2015 23,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake and fuel lines greased.

Corrosion on the o/s inner sill but not excessive

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front, Offside rear and Nearside reat r tyres cracked

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 22,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front, Offside rear and Nearside reat r tyres cracked

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 21,392 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,813 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 20,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,794 miles

Front tyres cracking

Slight wiper marks across screen

Fail 23 Feb 2011 18,789 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres cracking

Slight wiper marks across screen

Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,459 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 16,582 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,108 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 11,622 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,530 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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W353 KFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W353 KFA, 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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W353 KFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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