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DA10 VLY

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,106 mi
Last recorded118,106 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA10 VLY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2025 118,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both N/S/F and O/S/F rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked letting water in unit

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 111,155 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 105,146 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 99,734 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 1 Feb 2022 99,734 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 21 Jan 2021 95,921 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,206 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 88,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,138 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 80,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

bonnet wouldn't open during test

Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,434 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 72,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,084 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 64,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,355 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,874 miles

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

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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DA10 VLY is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA10 VLY, 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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DA10 VLY is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 June 2010.

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