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BT10 VYJ

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,244 mi
Last recorded108,244 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 VYJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 108,244 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2026 108,244 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2025 107,694 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 107,694 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Nearside and offside. (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 103,256 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 96,808 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 90,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked inner sidewall 1855016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 90,986 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Loosing air (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Loosing air (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked inner sidewall 1855016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 87,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 85,669 miles

drivers washer jet poor

o/s/r tyre 3mm

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,257 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 83,257 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 81,471 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 74,070 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,746 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,730 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 30,473 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 19,249 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BT10 VYJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT10 VYJ, 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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What year was BT10 VYJ registered?

BT10 VYJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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