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NL10 VWY

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,347 mi
Last recorded141,347 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 VWY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 141,347 miles

Air intake insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 140,928 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Air intake insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 129,604 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 129,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 120,758 miles

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

car has front end damage

Fail 9 Jan 2020 120,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output damaged (4.1.4 (b))

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

car has front end damage

Pass 8 Jan 2019 110,415 miles

offside body damage

Fail 7 Jan 2019 110,412 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

offside body damage

Pass 9 Jan 2018 100,388 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 100,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 92,305 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,405 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 70,285 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,491 miles

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

Offside & Nearside front tyres inner sidewalls have deterioration cracks but not deep enough to reach cords!

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,799 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 41,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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NL10 VWY is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NL10 VWY, 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 NL10 VWY registered?

NL10 VWY is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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