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Y131 KDV

2001 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,028 mi
Last recorded98,028 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 KDV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 98,028 miles

Brake pipes greased

O/s and n/s inner sills slightly corroded

O/s and n/s rear chassis rail slightly corroded

O/s and n/s rear outer sills slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 98,023 miles

Central Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock top mount strengthening bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

O/s and n/s inner sills slightly corroded

O/s and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

O/s and n/s rear chassis rail slightly corroded

O/s and n/s rear outer sills slightly corroded

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 92,495 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 92,945 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,942 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 85,942 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,914 miles

Handbrake reserve travel needs adjustment

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,273 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Corrosion underneath at rear suspension mountings

Engine managment light on

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 68,224 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Corrosion underneath at rear suspension mountings

Engine managment light on

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,638 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 63,638 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,165 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 59,165 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,842 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 51,842 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,974 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,111 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,251 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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Y131 KDV is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y131 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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Y131 KDV is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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