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W493 KNT

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,422 mi
Last recorded44,422 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 KNT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,422 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 44,404 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 43,534 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 42,311 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside outer sill, nearside floor to sill,rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 42,309 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside outer sill, nearside floor to sill,rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 40,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 40,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/body by trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 37,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 35,026 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 11 May 2015 33,356 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly..

o/s/r shock misting slightly..

Pass 21 May 2014 31,711 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 May 2014 31,711 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 May 2013 29,803 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 28,470 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 26,687 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 26,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 25,203 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 24,093 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 May 2007 20,755 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,837 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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W493 KNT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W493 KNT, 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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W493 KNT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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