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W423 BUA

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

55,792 mi
Last recorded55,792 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 BUA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 55,792 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all way round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 52,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both iner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all way round (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 48,642 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all way round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 44,350 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 44,326 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury offside front wing corroded severely (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 40,506 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 40,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel cylinder to limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 35,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 35,149 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 28,062 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 28,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 21,624 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 21,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 14,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 14,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 10,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 10,427 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,264 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 10,264 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 10,137 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 9,981 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 9,838 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 9,838 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 9,494 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 9,494 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 8,659 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 8,118 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 7,391 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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W423 BUA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W423 BUA, 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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W423 BUA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W423 BUA shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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