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ET10 HCA

2010 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,850 mi
Last recorded174,850 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET10 HCA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 174,850 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 173,354 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 168,960 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 148,545 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 148,545 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 139,120 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 113,911 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 86,932 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 66,872 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2019 66,868 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,730 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 42,908 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 42,908 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 32,136 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,783 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 11,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside and offside wiper blades torn

Pass 18 Jul 2013 3,776 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 3,776 miles

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

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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ET10 HCA is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET10 HCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET10 HCA registered?

ET10 HCA is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2010.

Is ET10 HCA safe to buy?

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