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W522 DKF

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,144 mi
Last recorded76,144 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 DKF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2014 76,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside 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)

front cross member corroded

n/s & o/s front lower balljoints wear/play

n/s wingmirror glass cracked

n/s/f outer cv boot damp in grease

n/s/r brake pipe compensator to flexi hose corrosion

o/s lower sill corrosion

power steering rack damp

power steering resovoir pipe damp

rear end accident damage

Fail 22 Jul 2014 76,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

grease around nearside front outer cv gaitor

nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre badly perished, over 5yrs old and has a nail in it

offside outersill slightly corroded

offside rear floor slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished and 5yrs old

oil level on minimum mark (put 1L of oil in for MOT)

slight noise from engine when reving

Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,099 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both headlamp aims on lower limit

front brake discs slightly worn

grease around nearside front outer cv gaitor

nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

nearside front tyre close to legal limit (165/60/R14 75H)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and wearing on inner edge

offside rear outersill slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2013 66,986 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both headlamp aims on lower limit

front brake discs slightly worn

grease around nearside front outer cv gaitor

nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

nearside front tyre close to legal limit (165/60/R14 75H)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and wearing on inner edge

offside rear outersill slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,721 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 60,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,531 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2011 51,419 miles

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

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

n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 23 Jun 2010 45,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 45,175 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,616 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 41,616 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 37,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front tyre has nail

Pass 12 Jul 2008 37,210 miles

nearside front tyre has nail

Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,260 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 30,063 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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W522 DKF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W522 DKF, 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 W522 DKF registered?

W522 DKF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W522 DKF safe to buy?

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