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Nissan Micra N-tec Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Micra N-tec reliable? We analysed 990 real MOT tests across 172 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 990 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.7%
Typical Mileage
48,890mi
Annual Mileage
3,715mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Nissan Micra N-tec Number Plates

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

Nissan Micra N-tec Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
1,981 mi/yr
Typical
3,715 mi/yr
Average
4,716 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,360 mi/yr

Nissan Micra N-tec Mileage Distribution

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

Median
48,890 mi
75th Percentile
71,165 mi
95th Percentile
118,819 mi
Max Recorded
690,616 mi

How Does the Nissan Micra N-tec Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan Micra N-tec THIS CAR 89.7% 990 48,890 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
Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A 79.2% 1,757 69,008 mi 20 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Nissan Micra N-tec?

The Nissan Micra N-tec has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.7% across 990 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Nissan Micra N-tec owner drives around 3,715 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 N-tec — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Micra N-tec reliable?
Based on 990 MOT tests, the Nissan Micra N-tec has a 89.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Micra N-tec?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Micra N-tec do per year?
The typical Nissan Micra N-tec does around 3,715 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Micra N-tec last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Micra N-tec?
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.