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AE02 ATX

2002 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,980 mi
Last recorded118,980 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ATX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2024 118,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

advised exhaust corroded

advised front suspension legs rusty

advised gen corrosion underside

advised rear suspension rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2023 115,898 miles

advised nsf lower ball joint has slight play

advised osf inner rack end slight play

advised rear suspension rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2023 115,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

advised nsf lower ball joint has slight play

advised osf inner rack end slight play

advised rear suspension rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2022 112,560 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount Bush Has Slight Play (Both) (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 112,559 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount Bush Has Slight Play (Both) (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 108,769 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Top Mounts Slight Play

Fail 16 Feb 2021 108,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner And Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both Lights (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Top Mounts Slight Play

Pass 13 Feb 2020 100,884 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 100,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 84,137 miles

advised brake pipes slight corrosion places

advised rear tyres perished cracking

Fail 14 Feb 2019 84,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

advised brake pipes slight corrosion places

advised rear tyres perished cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2018 70,667 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in both lower ball joints

Fail 14 Feb 2018 70,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in both lower ball joints

Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,216 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,696 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,548 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 45,548 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,168 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,521 miles

Coolant leak

gear lever return spring broken

Fail 14 Feb 2012 35,521 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

gear lever return spring broken

Pass 10 Feb 2011 31,119 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,445 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,782 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 19,498 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2007 17,445 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,301 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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AE02 ATX is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 47,535 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 AE02 ATX, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE02 ATX is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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