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W521 KYA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,395 mi
Last recorded59,395 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 KYA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 59,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

all coil springs slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2018 59,394 miles

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose and no securing pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

all coil springs slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,321 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,522 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 46,522 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,421 miles

Centre stop light not working

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)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

exhaust rusty

some corrosion on front cross member

Pass 8 Dec 2014 41,611 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)

center stop light inop

exhaust deteriorated at front end

some corrosion on front cross member o/s front

some spliting in both front tyres due to age

Pass 9 Dec 2013 38,233 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)

center stop light inop

exhaust rusty at front end

some corrosion on front cross member o/s front

Fail 9 Dec 2013 38,233 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

center stop light inop

exhaust rusty at front end

some corrosion on front cross member o/s front

Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,884 miles

center stop light inop

some corrosion on front cross member o/s

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,104 miles

center stop light disconnected

Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,196 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,722 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,990 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,557 miles

rear registration plate tarnished.

splitting in all four tyres due to age.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,984 miles

surface splitting in n/front & n/rear tyres

Pass 7 Dec 2005 14,890 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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W521 KYA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W521 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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W521 KYA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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