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MK10 HYJ

2010 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,640 mi
Last recorded111,640 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 HYJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 111,640 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 102,438 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Coolant leak radiator

radiator support damaged

radiator pushed into exhaust

Fail 8 May 2025 102,438 miles

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

Central Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire loose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Coolant leak radiator

radiator support damaged

radiator pushed into exhaust

Pass 24 May 2024 92,185 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside tyres cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 91,000 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside wishbone arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 91,000 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside wishbone arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,686 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 82,737 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 82,737 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 77,742 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 60,685 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,364 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 55,364 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,245 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,843 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Mar 2014 39,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,821 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MK10 HYJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MK10 HYJ, 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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MK10 HYJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 March 2010.

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