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NJ10 SVO

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,521 mi
Last recorded188,521 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ10 SVO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 188,521 miles

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

both front struts showing corrosion

slight play front d bushes

Fail 3 Dec 2025 188,519 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front struts showing corrosion

slight play front d bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2024 182,670 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front struts corroded

oil sump damp

Fail 28 Nov 2024 182,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs corroded

both front struts corroded

oil sump damp

Pass 4 Dec 2023 171,199 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 171,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 156,512 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 143,656 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 118,057 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 118,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,163 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 80,163 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 49,685 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 38,712 miles

Front pads well worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 25,482 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,050 miles

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

ns wiper blade starting to split

Pass 25 Feb 2014 16,387 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 11,936 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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NJ10 SVO is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red 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 NJ10 SVO, 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 NJ10 SVO registered?

NJ10 SVO is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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