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H517 VKU

2014 Nissan Figaro

Beige Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,222 mi
Last recorded175,222 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2014 Nissan Figaro104,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH517 VKU
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2014
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 175,222 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 175,211 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

brake servo badly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 169,663 miles

advise : front and rear bumpers corroded and sharp edges

Fail 29 Mar 2023 169,663 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 162,590 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 160,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material gong to brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear bumper corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 160,760 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill by floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill by floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear bumper corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 156,823 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 156,819 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 151,611 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 151,611 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 147,440 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking through perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre cracking through perishing (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component where pipes go into steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2017 147,439 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyre cracking through perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre cracking through perishing (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component where pipes go into steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2016 140,573 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 10 May 2016 140,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 11 May 2015 134,755 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre perished

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 15 May 2014 127,595 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

parking brake has slight travel

How Reliable is the Nissan Figaro?

Based on 96,615 MOT tests across 5,753 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
2,107
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,753
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,995
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,780
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,502
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,502
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H517 VKU is a 2014 Nissan Figaro in Beige with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2014 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 104,258 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 Figaro fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,995 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H517 VKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Figaro typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 12 years old, this Nissan Figaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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H517 VKU is a 2014 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 May 2014.

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