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W557 YAR

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,103 mi
Last recorded147,103 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 YAR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 147,103 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 147,103 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 41,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 142,884 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 142,884 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 140,910 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 139,622 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 139,169 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 139,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 138,477 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 24,376 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 24,374 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 23,479 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 23,475 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))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 22,756 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 21,869 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,211 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,846 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 20,485 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 19,925 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,528 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 18,775 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,010 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 17,366 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,816 miles

Nearside Front 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 and nearside rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,600 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,722 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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W557 YAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W557 YAR, 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 YAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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