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W553 KAU

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,990 mi
Last recorded132,990 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 KAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 132,990 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge close to wear limit

o/s wiper end split

weld repair painted making hard to inspect

Fail 14 Apr 2013 132,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on edge close to wear limit

o/s wiper end split

Pass 13 Mar 2012 116,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 116,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 98,255 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

under body corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 98,255 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

under body corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 98,164 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 96,901 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 96,901 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 95,664 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 94,863 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 93,581 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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W553 KAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W553 KAU, 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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W553 KAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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