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CX10 XVC

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,217 mi
Last recorded67,217 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX10 XVC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 67,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 67,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 57,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 49,662 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 49,416 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 47,247 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 47,235 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 40,642 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at join for silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 35,153 miles

Front exhaust pipe cover slack

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 31,562 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 30,015 miles

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 26 Apr 2018 28,622 miles

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 26 Apr 2018 28,622 miles

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

high level stop lamp inop

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,075 miles

engine management light on

high level stop light not working

Fail 6 Mar 2017 27,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

high level stop light not working

Fail 6 Mar 2017 27,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

high level stop light not working

Pass 12 Feb 2016 25,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 8 Jan 2015 24,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 24,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2014 21,539 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high level stop lamp inop

slight cut in nearside front tyre

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 10 Jan 2013 15,990 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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CX10 XVC is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX10 XVC, 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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CX10 XVC is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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