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Nissan Micra Initia Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Micra Initia reliable? We analysed 2,046 real MOT tests across 323 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,046 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.4%
Typical Mileage
80,560mi
Annual Mileage
4,337mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Nissan Micra Initia Number Plates

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

Nissan Micra Initia Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,315 mi/yr
Typical
4,337 mi/yr
Average
5,274 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,675 mi/yr

Nissan Micra Initia Mileage Distribution

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

Median
80,560 mi
75th Percentile
103,264 mi
95th Percentile
141,158 mi
Max Recorded
1,087,369 mi

How Does the Nissan Micra Initia Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan Micra Initia THIS CAR 82.4% 2,046 80,560 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
Jaguar Xf R-sport D Auto 90.7% 1,655 67,196 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Nissan Micra Initia?

The Nissan Micra Initia has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.4% across 2,046 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Nissan Micra Initia owner drives around 4,337 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 Initia — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Micra Initia reliable?
Based on 2,046 MOT tests, the Nissan Micra Initia has a 82.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Micra Initia?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Micra Initia do per year?
The typical Nissan Micra Initia does around 4,337 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Micra Initia last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Micra Initia?
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.