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DS59 ELJ

2010 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,324 mi
Last recorded135,324 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 ELJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 135,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 135,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 133,063 miles

advise o/s panel damage

Fail 29 May 2025 133,059 miles

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

advise o/s panel damage

Pass 29 May 2024 132,009 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 130,719 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 129,463 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 112,087 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 112,087 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 98,666 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 96,451 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 96,450 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 86,434 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,131 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 76,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 60,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,472 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outter wall 195/50/16

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

oil sump corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 52,472 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outter wall 195/50/16

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

oil sump corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 43,846 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge and sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,846 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge and sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2014 35,584 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 35,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 26,316 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise inner wall of offside front tyre worn

Pass 21 Jan 2013 26,316 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise inner wall of offside front tyre worn

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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DS59 ELJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS59 ELJ, 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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DS59 ELJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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