2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Nissan Micra MOT pass rate and common faults

6,098 MOT tests in 2024. 88.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.0%
Failed or needed repairs12.0%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,098 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    62 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    69 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    59 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension3.9%
  2. Tyres3.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  4. Lights & electrics2.0%
  5. Brakes1.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Wheels0.2%

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 structure21.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2020 Nissan Micra?

In 2024, 88.0% of 2020 Nissan Micra cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,098 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Nissan Micra?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2020 Nissan Micra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).