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W409 ATW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

90,546 mi
Last recorded90,546 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 ATW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2024 90,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers door handle damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2023 87,580 miles

underside and sills corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

front cross member corroding

o/s rear inner arch corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2022 87,118 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front cross member corroding

rear tyres perishing

underside and sills corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2022 87,116 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front cross member corroding

rear tyres perishing

underside and sills corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,492 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front cross member corroding

rear tyres perishing

underside and sills corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2021 86,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front cross member corroding

rear tyres perishing

underside and sills corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2020 85,701 miles

chip in screen

front cross member corroding

rear tyres perishing

underside and sills corroding

Fail 7 Jan 2020 85,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

chip in screen

front cross member corroding

rear tyres perishing

underside and sills corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,764 miles

chips in screen

front cross member corroding

sills and underside corroding

Fail 8 Jan 2019 84,764 miles

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

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

chips in screen

front cross member corroding

sills and underside corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,695 miles

chip in screen

front cross member corroding

underside and sills corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2018 83,687 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill back (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

chip in screen

front cross member corroding

underside and sills corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,454 miles

corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,246 miles

chip in screen

corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2016 81,245 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

chip in screen

corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,808 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 79,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 77,768 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 77,768 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,461 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s rear sill corroding

Fail 21 Jan 2013 75,461 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

o/s rear sill corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,268 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 73,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 70,774 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 68,019 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Jan 2010 68,019 miles

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

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

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,812 miles

screen chipped

Fail 12 Jan 2009 64,812 miles

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

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

screen chipped

Fail 18 Jan 2008 61,081 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 61,081 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 59,683 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 59,683 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 49,639 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 38,234 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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W409 ATW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 W409 ATW, 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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W409 ATW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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