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EF10 DSZ

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,691 mi
Last recorded81,691 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 DSZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 81,691 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

noise around aux belt area

oil dampness around bottom of gearbox

Fail 2 Jan 2026 81,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

noise around aux belt area

oil dampness around bottom of gearbox

Pass 2 Jan 2025 75,721 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively both noisy when running (6.1.7 (c) (i))

engine oil dampness around bottom of gearbox level ok

Fail 2 Jan 2025 75,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively both noisy when running (6.1.7 (c) (i))

engine oil dampness around bottom of gearbox level ok

Pass 19 Dec 2023 68,329 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread ()

oil level slightly low

Fail 19 Dec 2023 68,329 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread ()

oil level slightly low

Pass 21 Dec 2022 61,568 miles

Central Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 61,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 56,796 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Dec 2021 56,796 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2020 53,327 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Dec 2020 53,327 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,195 miles

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

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2019 45,195 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

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

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

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,398 miles

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 11 Jun 2018 38,398 miles

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

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 33,198 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 27,086 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,435 miles

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracks advised to be changed

Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,683 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 12,110 miles

n/s/f tyre split on inner sidewall cords not exposed

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 DSZ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DSZ, 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 DSZ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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