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W579 KKU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,752 mi
Last recorded91,752 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 KKU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2016 91,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering axle next to shock absorber (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 87,448 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,991 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 81,977 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,658 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 76,645 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

gear linkage catching on the heat sheild

Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,563 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,599 miles

O/S/R SILL WEAK .BOTH MAIN AND BRAKE PIPE IN TO COMPENSAOR CORRODED.SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S LOWER BALL JOINT.

some corrosion to front brake discs.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 67,599 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/R SILL WEAK .BOTH MAIN AND BRAKE PIPE IN TO COMPENSAOR CORRODED.SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S LOWER BALL JOINT.

some corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 58,587 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 58,587 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 54,900 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,900 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 49,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W579 KKU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W579 KKU, 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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W579 KKU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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