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FN10 XLT

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,540 mi
Last recorded154,540 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN10 XLT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 154,540 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 150,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sump Corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2024 150,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sump Corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 141,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2022 133,511 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 133,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 124,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing becoming badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 124,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing becoming badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 116,252 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 116,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 106,780 miles

Central stop light inop

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 mil (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mil and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake high

Fail 29 Oct 2019 106,750 miles

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

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

Central stop light inop

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 mil (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mil and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake high

Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 93,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 749,019 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Slight Corrosion Rear Exhaust

Fail 6 Nov 2017 79,019 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight Corrosion Rear Exhaust

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both ON LIMITS (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 67,036 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,326 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,608 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,689 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 XLT 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 61.9%.

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 FN10 XLT, 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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FN10 XLT is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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