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GL10 TAU

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,159 mi
Last recorded76,159 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 TAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 76,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 73,447 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 73,436 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 69,444 miles

engine oil leak noted but not excessive

Fail 23 May 2022 69,444 miles

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

engine oil leak noted but not excessive

Pass 18 May 2021 64,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 61,548 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,554 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 51,794 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 46,030 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 46,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear inner side wall starting to badly crack

Pass 12 Jul 2016 40,674 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,079 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,887 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,179 miles

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

n/s/front tyre has sidewall damage

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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GL10 TAU is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL10 TAU, 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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GL10 TAU is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 July 2010.

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