2002 Nissan Micra 1.3L Petrol · AY02 LAE
2002 Nissan Micra (1.3L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 108,554 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY02 LAE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/05/2024
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY02 LAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Nissan Micra (AY02 LAE) between September 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1”; “Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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