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NL03 SEP

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,043 mi
Last recorded98,043 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 SEP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 98,043 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 98,043 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 89,085 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BRAKE CALIPER LAGGING (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH ENDS OF BOTH REAR FLEXIE BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 89,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BRAKE CALIPER LAGGING (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH ENDS OF BOTH REAR FLEXIE BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 75,165 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 75,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,369 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 59,157 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 59,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

engine sump slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 54,929 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 54,923 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 50,796 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 47,118 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 47,113 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 42,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 38,269 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 29,515 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 24,206 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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NL03 SEP is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red 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 NL03 SEP, 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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NL03 SEP is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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