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W514 KBU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

49,767 mi
Last recorded49,767 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW514 KBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 49,767 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 47,970 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 44,684 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 43,527 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 3 May 2023 41,722 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 40,979 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 38,947 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 38,939 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle corroded on both sides close to lower shocker mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 38,320 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 37,067 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 36,338 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 36,334 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 35,808 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 34,766 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 33,719 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 32,314 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 30,845 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,472 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 29,472 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,662 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread pattern

front and rear brake hose ferrels rusty

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

off side front outer brake approx 70% worn

slight bulge on outer side wall of off side front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2010 25,802 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,118 miles

off side rear wheel arch starting to rust

some wear on near side rear tyre outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,350 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,561 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 19,239 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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W514 KBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W514 KBU, 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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W514 KBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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