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Y129 KDV

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,169 mi
Last recorded76,169 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 KDV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 76,169 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front disc sligtly worn.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,016 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 71,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,992 miles

advise both rear inner tyre treads stepped

advise front number plate damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2010 62,988 miles

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

advise both rear inner tyre treads stepped

advise front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,365 miles

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

advise front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,811 miles

front brake disc's starting to wear.

front cross member corroded and holed.

front number plate damaged.

slight movement in offside front steering rack.

slight power steering fluid leak.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,654 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 43,780 miles

advise throttle pedal stiff

Fail 31 Mar 2006 43,756 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y129 KDV is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,515 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 Y129 KDV, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y129 KDV registered?

Y129 KDV is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y129 KDV safe to buy?

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