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MW59 PXU

2010 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,599 mi
Last recorded156,599 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 PXU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 156,599 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 143,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2025 143,077 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 130,438 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 120,858 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 111,913 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 111,911 miles

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

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

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

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

engine sump corroded and damp

Pass 21 Jan 2021 102,511 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 102,509 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle fault with offside brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 - 2 mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 - 2 mm left (5.2.3 (e))

tyre size : 185/50 R16 81V

Pass 24 Jan 2020 93,015 miles

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

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

Rear wiper inoperative

Fail 22 Jan 2020 93,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear wiper inoperative

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,287 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 82,287 miles

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

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

advise exhaust clamp vibrating / still secure

advise exhaust heat shield vibrating / still secure

Pass 18 Jan 2018 71,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly cracking (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre valve cracking

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and tread low at 3mm

offside front tyre valve cracking

Fail 17 Jan 2018 71,270 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly cracking (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre valve cracking

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and tread low at 3mm

offside front tyre valve cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,613 miles

travel in park brake lever

offside front tyre valve cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly cracking (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine sump pan corroded

exhaust heat shield on front pipe loose

front wiper linkage worn

nearside rear tyre valve cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2016 51,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine sump pan corroded

front brake discs worn

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Jan 2016 51,048 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine sump pan corroded

front brake discs worn

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jan 2015 41,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box clamp corroded (needs new clamp)

front brake discs worn

heat shield on exhaust front pipe loose

tyre size 185 50 16 81V

Pass 17 Jan 2014 32,634 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre low tread at 3mm and cut in sidewall not to cord

nearside rear tyre worn on outer to 2mm

offside front tyre low tread at 3mm

rear wiper blade split

tyre size 185 50 16 81 H

Fail 16 Jan 2013 24,662 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 24,662 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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MW59 PXU is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MW59 PXU, 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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MW59 PXU is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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