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NU10 GVY

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,627 mi
Last recorded138,627 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU10 GVY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 138,627 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear bumper has damage has no sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 138,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear bumper has damage has no sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 134,873 miles

brake pipes greased in places

surface rust under body

Pass 29 Jan 2024 132,153 miles

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

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

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

front cross member correded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 129,020 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 129,020 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silancer clamp snaped (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 125,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s front shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 125,699 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s front shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 122,016 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 120,143 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 120,143 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 103,674 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshers from rear view mirror ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 103,674 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshers from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 102,586 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 102,419 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,269 miles

Offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (165/70r14)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 86,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (165/70r14)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 77,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level stop light inop

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge (165/70r14)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 77,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level stop light inop

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge (165/70r14)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,252 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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,044 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,786 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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NU10 GVY is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NU10 GVY, 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 NU10 GVY registered?

NU10 GVY is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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The MOT history for NU10 GVY shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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