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AE52 AHC

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,696 mi
Last recorded108,696 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 AHC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 108,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 97,344 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 97,344 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 83,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (at compesator (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2022 83,117 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,348 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 82,348 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 81,081 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 81,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 74,873 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 74,872 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))

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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 64,495 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 61,233 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 51,206 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perrishing

oil leak + coolant leak

Fail 19 Sep 2015 51,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre perrishing

oil leak + coolant leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,762 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perrishing

Fail 19 Sep 2014 48,762 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perrishing

Fail 21 Sep 2013 47,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 47,588 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corrosion.

Offside door panel accident damage.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,469 miles

Both offside and nearside front tyre are worn on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside and nearside rear tyres are cracking slightly.

Offside body panel has accident damage.

Offside front jet washer is partly blocked.

Radiator is leaking.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,119 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 42,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

damage to body o/s/f door

Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to body o/s/f door

Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,632 miles

air bag light on

oil "5" - level low - service due?

Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,118 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,493 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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AE52 AHC is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AE52 AHC, 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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AE52 AHC is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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