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Y129 KNN

2001 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,474 mi
Last recorded48,474 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 KNN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 48,474 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 38,029 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 36,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 36,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 35,323 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive Undersill corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 36,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Undersill severely corroded near anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive Undersill corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 34,226 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,582 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Apr 2018 33,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,804 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 32,804 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,985 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,097 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHING DUE TO AGE [2001]

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,162 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 30,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,364 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 28,488 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 28,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 27,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight bulges on inner sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,251 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,109 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,956 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,317 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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Y129 KNN is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 Y129 KNN, 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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Y129 KNN is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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