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W457 KDB

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,150 mi
Last recorded87,150 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 KDB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 87,150 miles

Exhaust heat sheild is insercure

Front crossmember corroded.

Front exhaust bracket deterioated

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 87,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust heat sheild is insercure

Front crossmember corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front radiator lower crossmember corrodid

o/s door hinge worn

Fail 27 Apr 2013 84,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front radiator lower crossmember corrodid

o/s door hinge worn

Pass 1 May 2012 79,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 79,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 72,976 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,976 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 66,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front crossmember rusted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,726 miles

front crossmember showing signs of excessive corossion

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2009 61,715 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front crossmember showing signs of excessive corossion

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2008 57,589 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,188 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 50,044 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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W457 KDB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W457 KDB, 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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W457 KDB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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