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L21 CYF

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,737 mi
Last recorded79,737 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 CYF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 79,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 79,737 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 71,711 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting is deteriorated and rear exhaust clamp is missing although system is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and has outer sidewall damage but not to structural cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear handbrake is near the end of it's effective travel and efficiency (19%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

Fail 30 Dec 2024 71,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting is deteriorated and rear exhaust clamp is missing although system is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and has outer sidewall damage but not to structural cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear handbrake is near the end of it's effective travel and efficiency (19%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

Pass 9 Jan 2024 63,719 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 63,662 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed rear on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 56,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED VARIOUS DAMAGED AREAS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 56,283 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn CONTACT SURFACE FLAKING OFF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED VARIOUS DAMAGED AREAS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 48,718 miles

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

Long hand brake travel

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 46,405 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 45,105 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2020 45,105 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 42,375 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 42,375 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 37,937 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 37,937 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 32,960 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 26,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wall cut

Offside Front tyre wall cut

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 21,799 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 19,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise wiper blades torn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 19,395 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise wiper blades torn

Pass 27 Feb 2013 14,680 miles

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

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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L21 CYF is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L21 CYF, 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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L21 CYF is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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