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W487 UGC

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,590 mi
Last recorded56,590 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 UGC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 56,590 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 51,395 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 42,921 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 42,921 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 39,584 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 39,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 31,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking and just starting to split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play getting close to excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads just starting to get low.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 30,653 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated some cracking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 28,155 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 26,011 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 23,801 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside some play in ball joints. (2.4.G.2)

Front nearside and offside tires cracking.

Rear nearside and offside some cracking on tires.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 21,528 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside. (2.4.G.2)

all tyres some cracking.

Fail 1 Jul 2016 21,528 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all tyres some cracking.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 19,340 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 19,340 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 16,646 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slight cracking on outer side wall.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 14,001 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 14,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,964 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 9,915 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 9,623 miles

O/S/R Brake Binding Slightly

Rear Brake Balance Poor

Pass 3 Jun 2008 9,108 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2007 8,333 miles

n/s/f tyre wall perishing

Pass 31 May 2006 7,324 miles

clutch bearing noisy

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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W487 UGC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 W487 UGC, 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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W487 UGC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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