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DY10 APV

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,426 mi
Last recorded100,426 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 APV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 100,426 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush de bonding from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp slightly loose

front exhaust heat shield rattles,rear silencer corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2025 100,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush de bonding from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp slightly loose

front exhaust heat shield rattles,rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2024 95,993 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 91,779 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 91,761 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 83,973 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 19,933 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 79,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,507 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,120 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,948 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 55,948 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,646 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,542 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,859 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 51,859 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 43,623 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2013 43,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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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DY10 APV 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 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 DY10 APV, 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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What year was DY10 APV registered?

DY10 APV is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 August 2010.

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