MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both fuel tank straps rusty
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
Fuel filler neck rusty
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides floors getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting/ chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Axle rusty
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear lower sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel arches rear section rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both nearside and offside front floors getting rusty
both nearside and offside rear floors getting rusty
both nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches behind wheel rusty
both nearside and offside rear upper spring mountings / chassis legs
both rear inner sills getting rusty
fuel filler neck rusty
fuel tank straps rusty
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both nearside and offside front floors getting rusty
both nearside and offside rear floors getting rusty
both nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches behind wheel rusty
both nearside and offside rear upper spring mountings / chassis legs
both rear inner sills getting rusty
fuel filler neck rusty
fuel tank straps rusty
Front Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear inner wheel arch behind wheel rusty
Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both inner sills getting rusty
both rear inner wheel arches getting rusty
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement crossmember (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front 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 Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear inner wheel arch behind wheel rusty
Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both inner sills getting rusty
both rear inner wheel arches getting rusty
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear inner wheel arch rusty behind wheel
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front floors getting rusty
both inner sills getting rusty
front crossmember rusty
fuel tank straps rusty
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear inner wheel arch rusty behind wheel
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front floors getting rusty
both inner sills getting rusty
front crossmember rusty
fuel tank straps rusty
rear exhaust slight blow and rusty
rear axle rusty
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear axle mounts getting rusty
front crossmember rusty
front number plate cracked
fuel tank strap rusty
o/s/f suspension arm mount getting rusty
o/s/r inner wheel arch behind wheel rusty
o/s/r light lens cracked
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear axle mounts getting rusty
front crossmember rusty
front number plate cracked
fuel tank strap rusty
o/s/f suspension arm mount getting rusty
o/s/r inner wheel arch behind wheel rusty
o/s/r light lens cracked
rear axle rusty
rear exhaust slight blow and rusty
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front cross member getting rusty
o/s/r inner wheel arch behind wheel rusty
o/s/r light lens taped up
rear axle rusty
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust heat shield rattling
front cross member getting rusty
o/s/r inner wheel arch behind wheel rusty
o/s/r light lens taped up
rear axle rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear inner sills getting rusty
both rear inner wheel arches rear ends getting rusty
both rear spring mounts getting rusty
front crossmember getting rusty
rear axle getting rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear inner sills getting rusty
both rear inner wheel arches rear ends getting rusty
both rear spring mounts getting rusty
front crossmember getting rusty
rear axle getting rusty
both rear ends of inner sills getting rusty
front and rear coil springs rusty
front cross member rusty
petrol tank straps rusty
rear exhaust rusty
rear suspension rusty
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear ends of inner sills getting rusty
front and rear coil springs rusty
front cross member rusty
petrol tank straps rusty
rear exhaust rusty
rear suspension rusty
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front cross member corroded and holed
main rear brake pipes starting to corrode
nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to perish.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake pipe from rear compensator to offside rear hose starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake pipe from rear compensator to offside rear hose starting to corrode
front disc'sand pads look to be getting low.
offside front c.v boot starting to perish.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside and offside front brake disc's starting to corrode.
slight power steering fliud leak near pump area.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside and offside front brake disc's starting to corrode.
slight power steering fliud leak near pump area.
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W425 VAK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 W425 VAK, 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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W425 VAK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2000.
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