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PY10 DTK

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,367 mi
Last recorded116,367 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY10 DTK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 116,367 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner driveshaft bearing noisy

Fail 2 Oct 2025 116,367 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner driveshaft bearing noisy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 108,723 miles

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

Offside Front Inner driveshaft bearing noisy

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded away system still secure

Fail 25 Sep 2024 108,720 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM ----175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner driveshaft bearing noisy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded away system still secure

Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,990 miles

Offside Driveshaft centre bearing slightly noisy

Offside Headlight has slight movement

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 96,990 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Driveshaft centre bearing slightly noisy

Offside Headlight has slight movement

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,533 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 85,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 82,777 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 81,254 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 81,254 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 78,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,268 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 72,268 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure back silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,919 miles

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

Offside Front centre drive shaft bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,430 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 51,723 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 41,093 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 41,092 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 27,714 miles

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

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

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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PY10 DTK is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PY10 DTK, 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 PY10 DTK registered?

PY10 DTK is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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