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NL10 XAA

2010 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,893 mi
Last recorded49,893 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 XAA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 49,893 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across rear axle 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2024 46,118 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 42,340 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 37,343 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 37,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 32,918 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 29,685 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,219 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 22,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section to front section (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 20,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,410 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 19,410 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 16,485 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 16,485 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

nsf and osf wiper blades slightly split at ends

Pass 19 Mar 2014 13,572 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 10,237 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 10,237 miles

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

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 XAA is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 47,390 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 XAA, 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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NL10 XAA is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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