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PK10 BGV

2010 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,555 mi
Last recorded95,555 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK10 BGV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 95,555 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 95,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 91,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 91,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 84,441 miles

Front shock absorbers very rusty o/s and n/s

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged

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

clip holding o/s headlight in faulty

not much reserve travel in parking brake

Fail 29 Jul 2024 84,387 miles

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

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

Front shock absorbers very rusty o/s and n/s

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged

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

clip holding o/s headlight in faulty

not much reserve travel in parking brake

Pass 26 Jul 2023 79,865 miles

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre as slight wear on outer edge

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 76,619 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 76,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 70,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 70,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,840 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 62,840 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,639 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 53,639 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,313 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/R14 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 44,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 25,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 16,774 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 6,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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PK10 BGV is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PK10 BGV, 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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PK10 BGV is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 July 2010.

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