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W526 VAF

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,118 mi
Last recorded56,118 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 VAF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 56,118 miles

front cross member corroding

most suspension parts very rusty/corroding

o/s/f outer c.v. boot damp

rust, corrosion and welded plates all over

slight run out on front brakes

small oil leaks

Fail 9 Mar 2026 56,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front cross member corroding

most suspension parts very rusty/corroding

o/s/f outer c.v. boot damp

rust, corrosion and welded plates all over

slight run out on front brakes

small oil leaks

Pass 19 Feb 2025 55,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 55,066 miles

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

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

rear axle, inner and outer sills corroding!

rust and corrosion in various places

Pass 9 Mar 2023 54,106 miles

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

rust patches in various places

Pass 10 Mar 2022 52,707 miles

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

rust patches in various places

Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,415 miles

rust patches in various places

small oil leaks

Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,613 miles

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

Fail 5 Mar 2020 50,613 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,785 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various rust, corrosion & welded patches

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,566 miles

brake pipes corroded

oil leaks (engine & gearbox)

rust & corrosion patches

Fail 6 Mar 2018 46,564 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes corroded

oil leaks (engine & gearbox)

rust & corrosion patches

Pass 3 Mar 2017 44,670 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 44,669 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,993 miles

front tyres badly perished

Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,407 miles

rust patches

small splits on wipers

tape on o/s/r fof lamp

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,457 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,344 miles

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Fail 1 Mar 2013 37,344 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,790 miles

o/s/r tyre split and perished

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,791 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,111 miles

slight perishing on rear tyres

Fail 3 Mar 2010 32,111 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight perishing on rear tyres

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,011 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,399 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 27,399 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,639 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,117 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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W526 VAF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W526 VAF, 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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W526 VAF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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