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FN10 XLJ

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,278 mi
Last recorded26,278 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN10 XLJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 26,278 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2026 26,273 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 25,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 23,851 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 22,079 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 22,077 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak from auto gearbox (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 21,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 19,790 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Mar 2021 19,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 18,872 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 17,900 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 16,108 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 16,108 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 14,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 12,979 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 11,461 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 9,760 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 7,506 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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FN10 XLJ 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 FN10 XLJ, 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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What year was FN10 XLJ registered?

FN10 XLJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 May 2010.

Is FN10 XLJ safe to buy?

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