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AE02 ORV

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

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Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ORV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026
Fail 24 Mar 2026

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025
Fail 7 Apr 2025

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024
Fail 19 Apr 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 30,798 miles

Offside Outer CV Boot Perished

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021
Fail 26 Aug 2021

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 27,325 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner chassis sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 27,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner chassis sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 24,210 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 24,210 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 24,064 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 23,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 23,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2015 23,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 May 2014 23,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

cracks to offside rear tyre tread area. pass and advise

cracks/damage to front bumper. pass and advise

offside of power steering rack area oily. pass and advise

Pass 20 May 2014 23,174 miles

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

cracks to offside rear tyre tread area. pass and advise

cracks/damage to front bumper. pass and advise

offside of power steering rack area oily. pass and advise

Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,964 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 21,585 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front wipers bit smeary

OSR tyre has got crack by the edges

Rear registration plate numbers fadding

Pass 19 May 2009 21,001 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,220 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,487 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 19,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,635 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 17,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 ORV is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ORV, 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 ORV is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AE02 ORV shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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