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FM10 FYL

2010 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,937 mi
Last recorded83,937 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM10 FYL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 83,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone rear bushes poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield is insecure (rattling)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 83,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone rear bushes poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield is insecure (rattling)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 83,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust pipe heat shield is insecure

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulder 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper is split

Fail 25 Aug 2023 83,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth on inner edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust pipe heat shield is insecure

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulder 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper is split

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 73,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust heat shield loose/rear box baffles coming out of tail pipe

Fail 8 Aug 2022 73,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust heat shield loose/rear box baffles coming out of tail pipe

Pass 17 Aug 2021 65,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, perished on shoulders 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 65,356 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in tread 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, perished on shoulders 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,217 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside 165/70/14 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 59,217 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside 165/70/14 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished in tread and sidewall 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm approx 2.5mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 54,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened are worn and lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin are approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside is perished in tread and sidewall 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush is splitting 165/70/14 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm wearing on edges 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm wearing on edges 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and outer sidewall 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to open tailgate at time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2019 54,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened are worn and lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin are approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside is perished in tread and sidewall 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush is splitting 165/70/14 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm wearing on edges 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm wearing on edges 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and outer sidewall 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to open tailgate at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 46,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,344 miles

nsf tyre wearinmg on inner edge of tread

osf tyre wearing on outer tread

pipes to carbon filter broken x3 rear ns

Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,390 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,161 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,254 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 27,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 21,067 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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FM10 FYL is a 2010 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM10 FYL, 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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FM10 FYL is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 August 2010.

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