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NL10 YSU

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,934 mi
Last recorded72,934 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 YSU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 72,934 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 69,202 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 69,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 65,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight bonding failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 65,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch trim loose (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight bonding failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 60,407 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 56,864 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2022 56,864 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2021 52,378 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,349 miles

Front slight damage to bumper

slight oil leak gearbox

slightly high handbrake lever travel

Fail 25 Mar 2020 47,340 miles

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

Front slight damage to bumper

slight oil leak gearbox

slightly high handbrake lever travel

Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

plastic covers prevents full inspection of various components

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 28 Mar 2019 39,221 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

plastic covers prevents full inspection of various components

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,181 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 32,181 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,785 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 25,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 19,568 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 12,030 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 7,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 YSU is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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