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W521 WKX

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,843 mi
Last recorded88,843 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 WKX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 88,843 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust downpipe heat shield insecure

grease seeping from offside front outer cv gaiter

Pass 1 Apr 2022 86,619 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 86,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 85,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 85,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted Incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 83,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded (spring and shock absorber mounting area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,216 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 79,214 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Apr 2018 78,114 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,575 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 74,308 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 73,929 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 70,162 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking.

Pass 16 May 2013 65,909 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 62,173 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 62,173 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 13 May 2011 56,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 52,232 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 46,105 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 40,351 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 34,358 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 29,145 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 WKX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WKX, 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 W521 WKX registered?

W521 WKX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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