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PE10 TAU

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,113 mi
Last recorded74,113 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE10 TAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 74,113 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 74,109 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 69,317 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2019 69,305 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,731 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are corroded on there inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 60,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are corroded on there inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,789 miles

o/s/f outer tyrewall damaged & inner wall splitting

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,883 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut in its tread and worn low on its inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,900 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,898 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 31,898 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PE10 TAU is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PE10 TAU, 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 PE10 TAU registered?

PE10 TAU is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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