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W354 DKC

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

46,929 mi
Last recorded46,929 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW354 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 46,929 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 46,064 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 46,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 43,298 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise rear axel rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2022 43,283 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise rear axel rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2021 42,635 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 42,618 miles

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axel rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 42,185 miles

advise rear axel suspension mounting points rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2020 42,177 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

advise rear axel suspension mounting points rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2019 40,839 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,816 miles

Axle rusty.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,829 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,124 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2013 32,968 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 31 Aug 2012 27,806 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 21,995 miles

All tyres perhised.

Pass 27 May 2010 21,723 miles

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

both rear tyre treads cracking

nearside front indicator bulb fading

parts of exhaust system rusting

small splits to offside front tyre tread

various brake pipes furring

Fail 18 May 2009 21,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bit of play offside front suspension strut

hint of movement offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

nearside front indicator bulb fading

parts of exhaust system rusting

various brake pipes furring

Pass 18 May 2009 21,409 miles

bit of play offside front suspension strut

hint of movement offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

nearside front indicator bulb fading

parts of exhaust system rusting

various brake pipes furring

Pass 21 May 2008 21,267 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 21,267 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 21,150 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 20,890 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 20,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W354 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W354 DKC, 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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W354 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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