2001 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · MA51 JKV
2001 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 179,007 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MA51 JKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2024
- 179,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA51 JKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Nissan Micra (MA51 JKV) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken (4.2.1 (b))”.
MA51 JKV Mileage History
- 26/04/2022105,118 mi
- 24/04/2023140,062 mi+34,944 mi
- 26/04/2023140,064 mi+2 mi
- 22/04/2024179,005 mi+38,941 mi
- 24/04/2024179,007 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 37,010 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Nissan Nissan Micra Mk2 (K11)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (MA51 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as MA51JKV.
BMW
3 SERIES
AUDI
Q7
BENTLEY
MULSANNE
MASERATI
3200GT
CITROEN
BERLINGO
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLE 350 D 4MATIC AMG LINE AUTO
FORD
FOCUS
YAMAHA
WR250
MINI
COOPER
AUDI
TT
AUDI
A8
BOOM
LOW RIDER
NISSAN MICRA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2001 model year cars.
- Front Chassis Leg and Sill CorrosionSerious
K11 Micras rust badly around the front chassis legs, sills and rear arches, and structural repairs quickly exceed the value of average cars.
- Distributor or Crank Sensor FailureModerate
Intermittent ignition faults can cause sudden cutting-out or no-start conditions without any serious mechanical problem.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.