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BN60 HVS

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,407 mi
Last recorded140,407 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN60 HVS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 140,407 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 140,406 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 120,755 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All round (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 120,755 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake has long travel

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All round (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 105,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2022 105,689 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all shock absorbers corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2022 105,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all shock absorbers corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2022 105,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust system corroded

whole underside is corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2021 105,531 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 105,531 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 96,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 96,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 86,495 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 86,344 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 79,209 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 79,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 72,468 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,112 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 64,105 miles

Ball joint has excessive play offside front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,535 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement advise both front inner wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

advise items removed prior to test

advise oil leak (sump )?????

Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,037 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 35,770 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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BN60 HVS is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 BN60 HVS, 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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BN60 HVS is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 September 2010.

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