2001 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · RE51 RTX
2001 Nissan Micra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 80,874 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE51 RTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 80,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE51 RTX 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 (RE51 RTX) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RE51 RTX Mileage History
- 14/09/202368,544 mi
- 20/09/202474,940 mi+6,396 mi
- 02/10/202474,962 mi+22 mi
- 15/10/202580,874 mi+5,912 mi
- 15/10/202580,874 mi
Average of roughly 5,910 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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