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W552 FDT

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,695 mi
Last recorded97,695 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 FDT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 97,695 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 97,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 90,453 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 84,244 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 84,235 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))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MIN LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MIN LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 79,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 79,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 75,202 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 74,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 69,811 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes sligh corrosion near clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner tyre wall has slight cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 69,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes sligh corrosion near clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner tyre wall has slight cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,964 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 64,964 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 62,188 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 62,188 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,978 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,772 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 50,499 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 50,496 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,564 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,266 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 54,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,963 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,819 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2010 39,060 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,060 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,338 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,423 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 26,768 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,902 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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W552 FDT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W552 FDT, 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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W552 FDT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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