2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Nissan Micra MOT pass rate and common faults

2,646 MOT tests in 2024. 52.5% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time52.5%
Failed or needed repairs47.5%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,646 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.0%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.7%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.7%
  2. Brakes26.3%
  3. Body & chassis20.7%
  4. Suspension16.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  6. Seat belts & airbags7.0%
  7. Tyres6.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.0%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible9.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Nissan Micra?

In 2024, 52.5% of 2000 Nissan Micra cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,646 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Nissan Micra?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Nissan Micra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).