2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Nissan Micra MOT pass rate and common faults

8,388 MOT tests in 2024. 83.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time83.4%
Failed or needed repairs16.6%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,388 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.5%
    226 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    131 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    105 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    63 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension5.4%
  2. Tyres5.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  4. Lights & electrics2.4%
  5. Brakes2.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

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 structure22.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Nissan Micra?

In 2024, 83.4% of 2019 Nissan Micra cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,388 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Nissan Micra?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2019 Nissan Micra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).