2000 Nissan Micra · 11,479 MOT tests
2000 Nissan Micra reliability
2000 Nissan Micras fail 48.6% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 25 Micra years (11,479 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- 48.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 64,881
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,479
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- 2001 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 7.4% of tests fail here (169% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Nissan Micra
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.3%
- Body, chassis and structure17.6%
- Brakes15.3%
- Suspension15.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.9%
- Seat belts and airbags7.4%
- Tyres6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 10.11%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.96%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 5.38%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Stop lamp not working 4.85%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 4.43%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.34%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (14.1%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.46%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.66%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.46%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (9.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.59%)
Other years
Every Nissan Micra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Nissan Micra reliable?
2000 Nissan Micras fail 48.6% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 25 Micra years (11,479 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Nissan Micra MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (10.11% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (8.96% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (5.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Nissan Micra have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Nissan Micra shows 64,881 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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