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W489 WUG

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,752 mi
Last recorded47,752 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 WUG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 47,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to Front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body sill corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 41,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underseal used on rear both sills and rear suspension

Pass 10 Oct 2023 34,362 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underseal has been used on rear both sills and rear suspension

Pass 19 Oct 2022 28,372 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE suspension components corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 28,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 23,418 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 22,289 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 22,283 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation late to apply (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 21,092 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 21,086 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake lagging in operation offside late to apply (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 18,121 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 16,974 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 16,969 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven n/s late to apply (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 16,375 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 14,821 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 13,633 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 12,240 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,089 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 9,850 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 8,017 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 6,773 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 5,834 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 5,215 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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W489 WUG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W489 WUG, 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 W489 WUG registered?

W489 WUG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W489 WUG safe to buy?

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