2002 Nissan Micra · 25,549 MOT tests
2002 Nissan Micra reliability
2002 Nissan Micras fail 46% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 25 Micra years (25,549 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- 46%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 63,306
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,549
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 15.4% of tests fail here (103% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Nissan Micra
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20%
- Body, chassis and structure15.4%
- Brakes14.7%
- Suspension13.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.4%
- Tyres6.4%
- Seat belts and airbags4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.79%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.44%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Stop lamp not working 5.36%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 4.63%
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 4.11%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 3.96%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (15.7%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.68%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.68%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (8.32%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.94%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.21%)
Other years
Every Nissan Micra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Nissan Micra reliable?
2002 Nissan Micras fail 46% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 25 Micra years (25,549 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Nissan Micra MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.79% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.44% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Nissan Micra have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Nissan Micra shows 63,306 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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