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W597 KDY

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,788 mi
Last recorded104,788 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 KDY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 104,788 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 104,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 74,735 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 66,172 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 66,172 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 58,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch front most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 54,163 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 54,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 51,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 51,590 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 45,924 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 40,390 miles

Nearside Rear tyre becoming cracked

Offside Front tyre becoming worn

Pass 13 May 2017 37,606 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 27,406 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,010 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 20,445 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 13,177 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 12,121 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 11,203 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 10,406 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 9,079 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 8,274 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 7,713 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 7,154 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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W597 KDY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W597 KDY, 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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What year was W597 KDY registered?

W597 KDY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W597 KDY safe to buy?

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