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W553 MCH

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,075 mi
Last recorded86,075 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 MCH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 86,075 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 86,075 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 79,223 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 79,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both side (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 79,052 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 79,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,637 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,874 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 77,874 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 74,312 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 717,999 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 70,101 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 70,101 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 64,911 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 64,911 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 62,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,625 miles

o/s/r tyre damaged slightly on the outer wall

Pass 3 Dec 2012 53,785 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,670 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,412 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,108 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,101 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,722 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 42,150 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 40,660 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 MCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W553 MCH, 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 MCH is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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