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W557 WKE

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,407 mi
Last recorded84,407 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 WKE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 84,407 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 82,163 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

o/s/f headlamp output slightly reduced

Fail 6 Mar 2012 82,143 miles

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

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

Front number plate deteriorated

n/s/f wiper blade smearing screen

o/s/f headlamp output slightly reduced

Pass 9 Mar 2011 80,042 miles

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/r tyre gettting low

o/s/f headlamp dim

slight leak of exhaust gases from rear

Fail 28 Feb 2011 79,945 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/r tyre gettting low

o/s/f headlamp dim

slight leak of exhaust gases from rear

Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,094 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside headlamp

rear brake pipes to brake compensator valve slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2009 62,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,957 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,540 miles

offside headlight dim

Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,464 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 40,417 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 40,417 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W557 WKE 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 W557 WKE, 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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W557 WKE is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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