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W548 OYJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

112,110 mi
Last recorded112,110 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW548 OYJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 112,110 miles

Front Additional braking device mounting insecure both front brake hoses (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant res empty

general corrosion to rear/ rust hole nearside rear not in prescribed area

rear lights/side indicators tinted

Fail 5 Jan 2026 112,110 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Additional braking device mounting insecure both front brake hoses (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant res empty

general corrosion to rear/ rust hole nearside rear not in prescribed area

rear lights/side indicators tinted

Fail 4 Dec 2025 112,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring insecure both nsr/osr (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported nsf/osf (1.1.11 (d) (i))

rear lights tinted

rust hole nsr not near prescribed areas

underbody corrosion rear of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2024 101,830 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 101,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 95,399 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 95,399 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 91,532 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 85,637 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 85,637 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 82,571 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,893 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear back of sill area corroded not resulting in holes.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear back of sill area corroded not resulting in holes.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,474 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,235 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 67,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,998 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 64,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 62,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,130 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 58,130 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,488 miles

Centre stop lamp does not illuminate

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

Nearside rear tyre beginning to crack

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 52,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre stop lamp does not illuminate

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

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

Rear tyres beginning to crack

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,914 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,241 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 42,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 37,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,254 miles

advise slight inbalance of rear brakes.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,494 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,406 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 19,026 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 15,861 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 15,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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W548 OYJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 W548 OYJ, 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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W548 OYJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 August 2000.

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