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EF10 DHK

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,704 mi
Last recorded140,704 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 DHK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 140,704 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 140,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 134,818 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2025 134,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2024 129,425 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 129,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 123,158 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 117,211 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 110,465 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 106,223 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 97,780 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 97,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 88,415 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,344 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,677 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 20 Aug 2015 61,057 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,847 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 45,656 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 45,656 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 34,055 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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EF10 DHK is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF10 DHK, 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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EF10 DHK is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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