2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Nissan Micra MOT pass rate and common faults

12,485 MOT tests in 2024. 55.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time55.2%
Failed or needed repairs44.8%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,485 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    577 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.4%
  2. Suspension24.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  4. Brakes7.8%
  5. Tyres7.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  7. Body & chassis5.1%
  8. Steering4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2007 Nissan Micra?

In 2024, 55.2% of 2007 Nissan Micra cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,485 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Nissan Micra?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Nissan Micra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).