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W46 SLA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,209 mi
Last recorded101,209 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 SLA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 101,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also has lots of paste on it in places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 101,191 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached strut to hub bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 93,470 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 79,133 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle lower coil spring mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 69,275 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 65,284 miles

Front and rear suspension surface rusty

Front brake disc's have surface rust

Underbody surface rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2019 64,619 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general surface corrosion to mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 64,619 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general surface corrosion to mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 62,984 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

front anti-roll bar corroding

minor stone chips to windscreen

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

offside rear coil springs upper seating area corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2017 61,376 miles

Oil leak ()

rear axle beam has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,005 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 59,005 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,962 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 55,962 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 52,745 miles

slight corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,833 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 46,224 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 46,224 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,922 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,378 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,641 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,397 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 31,397 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,728 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 27,228 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 27,091 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 27,091 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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W46 SLA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 W46 SLA, 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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W46 SLA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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