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W472 UHK

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,432 mi
Last recorded123,432 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 UHK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 123,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 122,319 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2024 115,300 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 105,964 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 105,925 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 137,068 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 124,525 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 124,523 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 113,356 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 113,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 100,820 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 95,155 miles

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust cat section corroded

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2015 95,155 miles

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust cat section corroded

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 89,405 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre & rear exhaust very corroded & worn

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel tank straps corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2014 89,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre & rear exhaust very corroded & worn

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel tank straps corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,855 miles

All four suspension coil springs rusty.

Both front brake disc's very rusty.

CAT converter getting rusty.

Engine oil leak.

Front exhaust heatshield loose and rattling.

Fuel tank straps rusty.

Rear brake application slightly uneven (O/S 23% LOWER)

Slight underbody corrosion.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,534 miles

Both front springs rusty.

Both rear chassis leg areas getting rusty.

Cat converter heat sheild loose and rusty.

O/S/F brake disc very rusty inner face.

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

both fuel tank straps rusty.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 76,534 miles

Both front springs rusty.

Both rear chassis leg areas getting rusty.

Cat converter heat sheild loose and rusty.

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

O/S/F brake disc very rusty inner face.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

both fuel tank straps rusty.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,056 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 68,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,929 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 45,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,547 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,130 miles

offside front tire side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,941 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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W472 UHK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W472 UHK, 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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W472 UHK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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