2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Nissan Micra MOT pass rate and common faults

12,320 MOT tests in 2024. 71.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time71.7%
Failed or needed repairs28.3%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,320 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    314 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    209 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension19.1%
  2. Tyres6.2%
  3. Brakes5.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  5. Lights & electrics4.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2017 Nissan Micra?

In 2024, 71.7% of 2017 Nissan Micra cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,320 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Nissan Micra?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Nissan Micra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).