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W516 UGB

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,685 mi
Last recorded111,685 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 UGB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 111,685 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 111,681 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 103,136 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front pads visibility is restricted due to wheel trims (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension componets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 102,683 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 102,681 miles

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 arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 100,028 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,450 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,453 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,295 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 89,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 86,283 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 81,504 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 81,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,806 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 76,806 miles

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 1 Aug 2015 68,133 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,031 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,173 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,286 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 43,305 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 35,090 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 25,862 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 21,964 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 21,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre has shallow cuts in tread pattern

Pass 3 Jun 2005 19,808 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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W516 UGB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W516 UGB, 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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W516 UGB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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