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NU10 VPJ

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,820 mi
Last recorded31,820 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 31,820 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 31,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 27,877 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 25,120 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 22,587 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 22,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 11,764 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 7,579 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 7,567 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 7,453 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 7,453 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 7,382 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 7,032 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 6,664 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 6,144 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 5,540 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 VPJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 NU10 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

NU10 VPJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 April 2010.

Is NU10 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU10 VPJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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