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W453 KYA

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,632 mi
Last recorded51,632 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 KYA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,632 miles

BOTH rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2015 51,632 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH rear tyres perishing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,590 miles

BOTH rear tyres perishing around sidewalls

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,282 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 44,282 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

hole in n/s rear lamp lens

slight run-out in o/s rear wheel

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,397 miles

body damage all-around

slight run-out on o/s rear wheel

Fail 19 Mar 2012 41,397 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body damage all-around

both front brake discs wearing thin

slight run-out on o/s rear wheel

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,410 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 36,410 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,495 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 31,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,080 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 28,080 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,727 miles

front disc pads starting to wear thin

Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,076 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 20,076 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,649 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on edges also n/s front tyre has slight damage on sidewall

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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W453 KYA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W453 KYA, 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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W453 KYA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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