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Nissan Micra Tekna Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Micra Tekna reliable? We analysed 697 real MOT tests across 104 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 697 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.4%
Typical Mileage
55,436mi
Annual Mileage
4,168mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Nissan Micra Tekna Number Plates

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

Nissan Micra Tekna Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,209 mi/yr
Typical
4,168 mi/yr
Average
5,075 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,043 mi/yr

Nissan Micra Tekna Mileage Distribution

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

Median
55,436 mi
75th Percentile
78,003 mi
95th Percentile
109,903 mi
Max Recorded
1,072,588 mi

How Does the Nissan Micra Tekna Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan Micra Tekna THIS CAR 87.4% 697 55,436 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
Suzuki Alto Gl 65.4% 902 56,768 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Nissan Micra Tekna?

The Nissan Micra Tekna has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.4% across 697 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Nissan Micra Tekna owner drives around 4,168 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 Tekna — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Micra Tekna reliable?
Based on 697 MOT tests, the Nissan Micra Tekna has a 87.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Micra Tekna?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Micra Tekna do per year?
The typical Nissan Micra Tekna does around 4,168 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Micra Tekna last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Micra Tekna?
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.