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CX08 NEW

2010 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

157,719 mi
Last recorded157,719 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 NEW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 157,719 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 157,719 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 156,536 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 156,527 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust heat shield insecure on front downpipe

Pass 4 Apr 2024 148,235 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 138,458 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 138,458 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 127,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 127,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 121,010 miles

offside front arb link gaiter split and perished slightly

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2021 121,010 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside front arb link gaiter split and perished slightly

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2021 121,001 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre belt (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2020 117,213 miles

nearside rear seat belt slightly frayed

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

sump corroded

front tyres on legal limit

Fail 3 Feb 2020 117,212 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt slightly frayed

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

sump corroded

front tyres on legal limit

Pass 11 Feb 2019 101,442 miles

Offside rear seat belt slightly frayed

Rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2019 101,442 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside rear seat belt slightly frayed

Rear no plate slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 88,270 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 88,251 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,964 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre is getting low on tread

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,201 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,088 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 50,088 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,912 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 14,912 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,641 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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CX08 NEW is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CX08 NEW, 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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CX08 NEW is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 January 2010.

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