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FV10 XAJ

2010 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,428 mi
Last recorded53,428 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 XAJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 53,428 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 53,428 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 52,568 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 51,374 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 51,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 49,370 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 47,317 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 44,949 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 41,063 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 41,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 35,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight corrosion on underside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 35,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight corrosion on underside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 29,984 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 23,289 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 16,657 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 13,712 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 10,517 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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FV10 XAJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FV10 XAJ, 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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FV10 XAJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 May 2010.

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