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BJ10 VPA

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,078 mi
Last recorded115,078 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 VPA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 115,078 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 108,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 101,975 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 101,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 96,960 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 90,645 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2021 81,062 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 81,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 73,011 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 64,679 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 57,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,665 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 34,470 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,621 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,568 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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BJ10 VPA is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ10 VPA, 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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BJ10 VPA is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 June 2010.

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