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FD59 DFY

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,673 mi
Last recorded68,673 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 DFY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 68,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2025 66,260 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 63,536 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 63,533 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 61,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 61,151 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,014 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,745 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 56,745 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2020 54,847 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 51,078 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,422 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 41,527 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated but exhaust system secure

Pass 14 Jan 2016 36,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 36,693 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 31,520 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 26,204 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 19,994 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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FD59 DFY is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red 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 FD59 DFY, 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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FD59 DFY is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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