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Nissan Micra GX Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Micra GX reliable? We analysed 180 real MOT tests across 106 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 180 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
68.9%
Typical Mileage
55,983mi
Annual Mileage
1,150mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Nissan Micra GX Number Plates

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

Nissan Micra GX Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
569 mi/yr
Typical
1,150 mi/yr
Average
3,147 mi/yr
Heavy usage
4,968 mi/yr

Nissan Micra GX Mileage Distribution

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

Median
55,983 mi
75th Percentile
90,842 mi
95th Percentile
133,954 mi
Max Recorded
259,563 mi

How Does the Nissan Micra GX Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan Micra GX THIS CAR 68.9% 180 55,983 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 RAV4 Dynamic HEV CVT 97.9% 239 43,773 mi — yrs

Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Micra GX trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Nissan Micra GX?

The Nissan Micra GX has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.9% across 180 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Nissan Micra GX owner drives around 1,150 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 GX — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Micra GX reliable?
Based on 180 MOT tests, the Nissan Micra GX has a 68.9% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Micra GX?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Micra GX do per year?
The typical Nissan Micra GX does around 1,150 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Micra GX last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Micra GX?
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.