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J27 ELS

2010 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,806 mi
Last recorded89,806 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 ELS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 89,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 89,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,943 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2023 77,195 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 77,173 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 74,110 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 74,101 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 69,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2021 69,990 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,662 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,966 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,040 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 32,994 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Wind screen has a scratch just outside zone A, caused by wiper blade, replace wiper blade ASAP. (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 11,069 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 8,937 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 6,867 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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J27 ELS is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 J27 ELS, 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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J27 ELS is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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