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MR51 MCF

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,373 mi
Last recorded87,373 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 MCF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 87,373 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S - rearmost inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 81,263 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 81,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 74,733 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 67,925 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 67,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,922 miles

ENGINE OIL SUMP BADLY CORRODED

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front [osf/nsf] rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 62,922 miles

ENGINE OIL SUMP BADLY CORRODED

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front [osf/nsf] rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 58,306 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 52,391 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on its outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,176 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,743 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,918 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,075 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 21,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 15,119 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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MR51 MCF is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black 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 MR51 MCF, 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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What year was MR51 MCF registered?

MR51 MCF is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2010.

Is MR51 MCF safe to buy?

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