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NJ60 VBM

2010 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,795 mi
Last recorded107,795 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ60 VBM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 107,795 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 107,792 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 107,181 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 105,233 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 105,216 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration failed emissions (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 99,063 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 92,675 miles

195/50/16 front axle 185/50/16 rear axle

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 92,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

195/50/16 front axle 185/50/16 rear axle

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing clasp (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 87,076 miles

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

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

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2021 87,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 81,995 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 75,575 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,759 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,559 miles

front wiper linkages worn and wipers catching body

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to become detatched

Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,165 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,995 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 24,844 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 24,844 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 VBM is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 NJ60 VBM, 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 VBM is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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