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W578 AOA

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

87,222 mi
Last recorded87,222 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 AOA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 87,222 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 84,923 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 81,290 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 74,806 miles

repair to rear inner seals is covered with filler

Fail 22 Nov 2017 74,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,450 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 74,450 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 73,084 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 73,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,861 miles

o/s rear slight corrosion

under side light corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2014 71,861 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear slight corrosion

under side light corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,618 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 70,603 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer 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 tyre cracked.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 69,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 69,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,405 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2011 68,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,299 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 64,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Brake is slightly binding.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,824 miles

rear number plate in poor condition, just passes mot criteria

Fail 12 Sep 2008 57,745 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 51,597 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 51,597 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,198 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 36,057 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 36,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W578 AOA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 W578 AOA, 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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W578 AOA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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