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NJ60 VAX

2010 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,662 mi
Last recorded74,662 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ60 VAX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 74,662 miles

Exhaust Heatshield loose.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 72,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 72,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 72,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 70,087 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 67,106 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 67,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 63,746 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 63,746 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 60,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 54,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 54,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,498 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 49,441 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,716 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front and offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracked on outer shoulder

Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,687 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 36,073 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,073 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 30,818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 27,168 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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NJ60 VAX is a 2010 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NJ60 VAX, 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 VAX is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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