CarVerify

Free Car Check

W571 SDM

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,527 mi
Last recorded93,527 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW571 SDM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,527 miles

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

front skirt rotten and radiator insecure

n/s washer weak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 93,527 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front skirt rotten and radiator insecure

n/s washer weak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,907 miles

Center exhaust metal exhaust mounting broken

FRONT VALENCE ROTTED AWAY AND RADIATOR HANGING LOOSE

NSR tyre cracking outer tread

Fail 22 Aug 2013 90,807 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Center exhaust metal exhaust mounting broken

FRONT VALENCE ROTTED AWAY AND RADIATOR HANGING LOOSE

NSR tyre cracking outer tread

Pass 29 Aug 2012 88,383 miles

brake pipe to load sensor rusty

front pads look low

n/s front tyre worn outer egde

Fail 28 Aug 2012 88,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipe to load sensor rusty

front pads look low

n/s front tyre worn outer egde

Pass 30 Aug 2011 86,206 miles

brake pipe to load sensor rusty

front exhaust metal mount broken

front pads look low

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,626 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 81,626 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 76,798 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 76,798 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 66,462 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 66,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 61,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 61,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 53,385 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 45,452 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 45,452 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W571 SDM is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 W571 SDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W571 SDM?

You can check the full history of W571 SDM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W571 SDM registered?

W571 SDM is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W571 SDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W571 SDM shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W571 SDM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W571 SDM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.