2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Nissan Micra MOT pass rate and common faults

3,844 MOT tests in 2024. 54.3% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time54.3%
Failed or needed repairs45.7%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,844 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.8%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.2%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.5%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.2%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.0%
  2. Brakes26.6%
  3. Body & chassis17.7%
  4. Suspension16.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%
  6. Tyres6.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.1%
  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 structure18.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.2%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible10.9%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.6%

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 2001 Nissan Micra?

In 2024, 54.3% of 2001 Nissan Micra cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,844 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 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; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Nissan Micra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).