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W385 FDO

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

73,323 mi
Last recorded73,323 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 FDO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 73,323 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 73,323 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminates when brake operated (4.2.3 (c))

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 adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminates when brake operated (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp High Level Illuminates when Position Lamps On (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,691 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 71,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill area. Marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,891 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,177 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 67,171 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,993 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 63,992 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 61,247 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 61,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,142 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm. And wearing on inside edge.

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 58,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm. And wearing on inside edge.

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust heatshield loose.

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated inner and outer.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 53,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust heatshield loose.

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated inner and outer.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,935 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 45,930 miles

Nearside 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 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front washer pipe split

Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,367 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,907 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,554 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,713 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,251 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 20,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,696 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,861 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

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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W385 FDO is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W385 FDO, 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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W385 FDO is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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