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AK60 VWG

2010 Nissan Micra

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,180 mi
Last recorded75,180 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK60 VWG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 75,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 75,180 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 73,114 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 73,114 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Apr 2018 66,147 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,340 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,826 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,645 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 34,407 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,729 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 29,729 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 5,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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AK60 VWG is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK60 VWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 16 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK60 VWG is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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