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OY10 VZX

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,211 mi
Last recorded117,211 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY10 VZX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 117,211 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2025 117,210 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2024 112,719 miles

low performance on nearside parking brake

Fail 25 Jun 2024 112,715 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

low performance on nearside parking brake

Pass 22 Jun 2023 107,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 103,474 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 103,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 97,815 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 97,815 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 86,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jun 2020 86,337 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 80,973 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,930 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 70,930 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 63,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,857 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front bottom arm rear bush ditiriorating

Fail 2 Mar 2015 46,240 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front bottom arm rear bush ditiriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2014 36,422 miles

offside front bottom arm rear bush ditiroirating

play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2013 25,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre close to limit and very low on outside edge

offside front bottom arm rear bush wearing

Fail 29 Mar 2013 25,144 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre close to limit and very low on outside edge

offside front bottom arm rear bush wearing

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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OY10 VZX is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OY10 VZX, 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 OY10 VZX registered?

OY10 VZX is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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