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FD10 XLU

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,184 mi
Last recorded88,184 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD10 XLU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 88,184 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 88,184 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 76,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 76,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 76,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 73,737 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 66,765 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 66,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 56,367 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 56,367 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 48,830 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 48,830 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 47,555 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded in vents (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively On both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Sump corroded on engine

Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,590 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 41,829 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,460 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,325 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 34,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,224 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 17,652 miles

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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FD10 XLU 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 66.7%.

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 FD10 XLU, 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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FD10 XLU is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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