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W503 PMA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

95,432 mi
Last recorded95,432 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 PMA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 95,432 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle underside has had a very fresh coat of underseal, brake pipes, fuel pipes, floor pan , chassis rails etc all painted

Fail 10 Aug 2023 95,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel well at the front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 50% less efficient than NSF (1.2.1 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle underside has had a very fresh coat of underseal, brake pipes, fuel pipes, floor pan , chassis rails etc all painted

Pass 16 Aug 2022 75,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 75,811 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 68,797 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 68,793 miles

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

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 66,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 66,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 59,692 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 59,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,422 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 51,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 44,017 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 36,708 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,956 miles

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

offside front sttering rack inner joint slight play

Fail 1 Jul 2015 30,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside front sttering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 20,825 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 20,040 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 17,952 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 17,952 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 15,935 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 15,934 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,166 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 14,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 12,803 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,741 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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W503 PMA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W503 PMA, 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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W503 PMA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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