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NJ60 VAA

2010 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,007 mi
Last recorded141,007 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ60 VAA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 141,007 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 126,378 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 122,989 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 117,899 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 113,125 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 113,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2020 108,320 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 108,320 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 103,529 miles

EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 103,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 97,260 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 97,260 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 89,099 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, outer sidewall slightly damaged & valve cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & valve cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm & valve cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & valve cracked (4.1.E.1)

centre/rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 30 Sep 2017 89,099 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, outer sidewall slightly damaged & valve cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & valve cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm & valve cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & valve cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

centre/rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 1 Oct 2016 80,467 miles

All tyre valves perishing.

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

Slight damage to nearside wiper blade.

Fail 1 Oct 2016 80,467 miles

All tyre valves perishing.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Slight damage to nearside wiper blade.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 70,299 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 70,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning light flashing on dash (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,672 miles

centre/rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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NJ60 VAA is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NJ60 VAA, 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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NJ60 VAA is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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