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NV59 XYJ

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,994 mi
Last recorded109,994 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 XYJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 109,994 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,851 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2023 106,955 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 106,952 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50/16V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/50/16V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,121 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 102,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 92,604 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 92,604 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,350 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 87,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

center brake light inop

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes perishing and splitting

reverse light inop

Pass 12 Jun 2020 85,594 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F lower wishbone inner bush splitting and perishing

Fail 10 Jun 2020 85,585 miles

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

O/S/F and N/S/F lower wishbone inner bush splitting and perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2019 79,375 miles

osf headlight faded

Fail 6 Apr 2019 79,329 miles

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

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

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

osf headlight faded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,436 miles

Ignition lock very poor , key can be removed while engine is running

Fail 10 Apr 2018 68,421 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Ignition lock very poor , key can be removed while engine is running

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,749 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nsr service brake recording 35% less than osr may need adjustment or repair

Fail 27 Mar 2017 57,749 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nsr service brake recording 35% less than osr may need adjustment or repair

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt refitted clip (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,709 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,369 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 23,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2013 13,703 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 13,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

split n s f tyer

Pass 2 Jan 2013 13,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

split n s f tyer

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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NV59 XYJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NV59 XYJ, 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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NV59 XYJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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