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W494 KYA

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,823 mi
Last recorded148,823 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 KYA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 148,823 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 130,469 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 130,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 123,843 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 123,843 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 117,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front cross member corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

offside front wheel slightly stiff when turned by hand

Fail 18 Jun 2010 111,219 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 111,219 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 97,430 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 97,430 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,784 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 61,181 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,181 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,064 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 49,064 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 KYA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KYA, 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 KYA registered?

W494 KYA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W494 KYA safe to buy?

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