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BT10 VYP

2010 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,587 mi
Last recorded134,587 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 VYP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 134,587 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 134,587 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 103,107 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 103,107 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 100,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2024 100,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 97,037 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 93,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts to sidewall not deep enough to exspose cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 93,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts to sidewall not deep enough to exspose cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 89,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 86,936 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 83,005 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 83,005 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 81,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 72,453 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens slight damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 72,453 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front fog light lens slight damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 62,019 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 62,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 41,389 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake disc faces corrosion started

n/side door mirror damaged (glass loose)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,389 miles

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

front brake disc faces corrosion started

n/side door mirror damaged (glass loose)

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 VYP is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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