2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Nissan Micra MOT pass rate and common faults

14,919 MOT tests in 2024. 60.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time60.5%
Failed or needed repairs39.5%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,919 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    586 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.7%
  2. Suspension23.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  4. Tyres7.3%
  5. Brakes6.0%
  6. Body & chassis3.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. 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 2010 Nissan Micra?

In 2024, 60.5% of 2010 Nissan Micra cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,919 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Nissan Micra?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Nissan Micra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).