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AO10 DFN

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,577 mi
Last recorded106,577 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 DFN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 106,577 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust pipe shield insecure

Front wiper arm/linkage worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wing/bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 106,577 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated play in bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust pipe shield insecure

Front wiper arm/linkage worn

Nearside Front wing/bumper damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 x tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,112 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust pipe shield insecure

Front wiper arms/linkage worn

Nearside Front wing/bumper damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2024 98,112 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust pipe shield insecure

Front wiper arms/linkage worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing/bumper damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2023 90,619 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust pipe shield loose

Front wiper arms/linkage worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper/wing damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn/split, borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 90,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust pipe shield loose

Front wiper arms/linkage worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper/wing damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn/split, borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 27 Oct 2022 78,474 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 77,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working wiper blades not tested (3.4 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs very worn & lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,768 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 68,767 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 61,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust clamp corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,675 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 55,670 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,070 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,637 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,524 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,466 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,449 miles

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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AO10 DFN is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO10 DFN, 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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AO10 DFN is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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