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W475 KBU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,035 mi
Last recorded126,035 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW475 KBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 126,035 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 2 May 2013 113,119 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

filler neck corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2013 113,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

filler neck corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 110,832 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 110,821 miles

Offside Front 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 105,731 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 101,149 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 101,144 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 96,801 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 96,801 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 92,212 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,567 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 79,632 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 79,455 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear service brake low effort

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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W475 KBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red 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 W475 KBU, 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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W475 KBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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