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W448 AHK

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

110,666 mi
Last recorded110,666 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 AHK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 110,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 110,664 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating suspect seized slider brake fairly new (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 107,318 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering rack retaining bushes worn and have some movement but not considered excessive

Pass 17 Jun 2024 103,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 101,496 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 99,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also very perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also very perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 99,290 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also very perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also very perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 96,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 96,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 94,691 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 92,169 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both training arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 92,169 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both training arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 86,999 miles

General surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 86,999 miles

General surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on outer tread

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low

Fail 12 Jun 2017 81,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on outer tread

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Jun 2016 76,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 76,038 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Nearside front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 67,995 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 67,995 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 59,703 miles

both c.v gaiters perished

drivers wiper split

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,968 miles

cut in drivers rear tyre sidewall

windscreen damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2013 50,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in drivers rear tyre sidewall

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,612 miles

power steering and alternator belts perished

Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,558 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers rear tyre badly perished

Fail 14 Jun 2011 41,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers rear tyre badly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,523 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,801 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,231 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 20,325 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,637 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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W448 AHK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W448 AHK, 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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W448 AHK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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