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W462 AJW

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,645 mi
Last recorded71,645 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 AJW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 71,645 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 71,309 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s w/screen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 13 Feb 2024 71,062 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear & offside front [3x in total] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 70,734 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 70,409 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 70,107 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

metal brake pip to offside rear flexi hose corroded near to legal limit recommend early replacement

rear axle becoming very rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2020 69,679 miles

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose becoming rusty

other prescribed areas becoming rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2020 69,671 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end cap area [chalk marked] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose becoming rusty

other prescribed areas becoming rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,060 miles

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corroded near to legal limit

rear axle becoming very rusty

seat belt & suspension mountings prescribed areas becoming rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2019 69,048 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corroded near to legal limit

rear axle becoming very rusty

seat belt & suspension mountings prescribed areas becoming rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,067 miles

front indicator bulbs faded

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose becoming rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2017 36,788 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly and low reading recommend further inspection

both front indicator bulbs faded

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose becoming rusty

offside cv gaiter perished near to splitting recommend early renewal

Fail 16 Feb 2017 36,788 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly and low reading recommend further inspection

both front indicator bulbs faded

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose becoming rusty

offside cv gaiter perished near to splitting recommend early renewal

Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,749 miles

both front indicator bulbs faded

both outer cv gaiters perished

Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,025 miles

both outer cv gaiters perished near to splitting recomend early renewal

front indicater bulbs starting to fade recomend renewal

slight seepage from power steering rack

Fail 18 Feb 2015 66,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer cv gaiters perished near to splitting recomend early renewal

front indicater bulbs starting to fade recomend renewal

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,979 miles

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2013 64,099 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 64,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,366 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,450 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 61,644 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,026 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 57,880 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 57,880 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2007 52,766 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 52,766 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 46,906 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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W462 AJW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W462 AJW, 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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What year was W462 AJW registered?

W462 AJW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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