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W494 KNT

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,345 mi
Last recorded122,345 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 KNT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 122,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 110,232 miles

the rear silencer is blowing slightly but it passed the cat test on the day so a pass and advise

Pass 6 Jun 2018 109,515 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 109,515 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 107,407 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 107,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

the offside front outer cv boot is in a poor condition also the offside front tyre is close to worn out

Pass 1 Jun 2016 103,109 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 95,189 miles

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

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

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,189 miles

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

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,472 miles

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

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

o/s/f front bumper split/damaged but np sharp edges

o/s/f wiper slightly smearing screen

under vehicle inner sills corroded but not excessively

Fail 27 Aug 2014 89,472 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f front bumper split/damaged but np sharp edges

o/s/f wiper slightly smearing screen

under vehicle inner sills corroded but not excessively

Pass 23 Aug 2013 84,311 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 84,311 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front shocks have slight play

under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2012 77,429 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front shocks have slight play

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 72,538 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 72,363 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 72,363 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 66,688 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,246 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 56,496 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 56,496 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 51,167 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 51,167 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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W494 KNT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W494 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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What year was W494 KNT registered?

W494 KNT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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