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Nissan Micra Acenta Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Micra Acenta reliable? We analysed 4,696 real MOT tests across 856 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,696 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.2%
Typical Mileage
46,859mi
Annual Mileage
4,299mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan Micra Acenta is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Micra Acenta.

Nissan Micra Acenta Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Nissan Micra Acenta. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Nissan Micra Acenta Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Nissan Micra Acenta fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

brake excessively fluctuating 2

Nissan Micra Acenta Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Nissan Micra Acenta owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,520 mi/yr
Typical
4,299 mi/yr
Average
5,302 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,092 mi/yr

Nissan Micra Acenta Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Micra Acenta MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
46,859 mi
75th Percentile
69,317 mi
95th Percentile
112,860 mi
Max Recorded
1,216,126 mi

How Does the Nissan Micra Acenta Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan Micra Acenta THIS CAR 89.2% 4,696 46,859 mi — yrs
Nissan Micra 71.4% 10,566,512 55,214 mi 37 yrs
Nissan Qashqai 77.3% 6,506,323 59,398 mi 19 yrs
Nissan Juke 79.3% 3,002,435 49,593 mi 16 yrs
Toyota Avensis Tr Valvematic 87.1% 1,756 90,390 mi — yrs

Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Micra Acenta outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Nissan Micra Acenta?

The Nissan Micra Acenta has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.2% across 4,696 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is brake excessively fluctuating with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Nissan Micra Acenta owner drives around 4,299 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Nissan Micra Acenta — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Micra Acenta reliable?
Based on 4,696 MOT tests, the Nissan Micra Acenta has a 89.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Micra Acenta?
The most common failure point is brake excessively fluctuating.
How many miles does a Nissan Micra Acenta do per year?
The typical Nissan Micra Acenta does around 4,299 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Micra Acenta last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Micra Acenta?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.