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DS59 VEA

2010 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,223 mi
Last recorded103,223 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 VEA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 103,223 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 103,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 99,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 95,422 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 91,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 91,538 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 84,061 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 73,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 73,648 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer broken and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,814 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 57,814 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,818 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 49,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 46,230 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 46,230 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,354 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 36,361 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 30,298 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,271 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DS59 VEA is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DS59 VEA, 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 VEA is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 February 2010.

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