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DE59 XVT

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,687 mi
Last recorded70,687 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 XVT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 70,687 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Mar 2026 70,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2025 69,323 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 69,287 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective filler neck has a hole (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 68,044 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 64,695 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 64,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 57,737 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 46,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 46,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 44,261 miles

Both bottom arm rear bushes perishing

Slight corrosion on sump

Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,293 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 35,532 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,169 miles

Corrosion starting on sump

Front exhaust pipe shield loose

Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,520 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,842 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm on outer side o/s/r tyre 3mm on outer side

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 13,206 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2013 9,211 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 8,656 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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DE59 XVT is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE59 XVT, 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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DE59 XVT is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 January 2010.

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