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RO10 XEM

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,132 mi
Last recorded68,132 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 XEM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 68,132 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside & offside discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 68,132 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside & offside discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 61,599 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside & offside discoloured & beam images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 61,599 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside & offside discoloured & beam images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 54,766 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 54,766 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 48,897 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 43,435 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 43,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 40,350 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 38,438 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

wiper linkage worn

Fail 18 Feb 2020 38,422 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

wiper linkage worn

Pass 22 Mar 2019 34,848 miles

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 16 Mar 2018 31,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 14 Mar 2017 28,217 miles

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded away exhaust not fully tight

wipers noisy

Pass 25 Mar 2016 25,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both n/s/f + n/s/r tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2014 17,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 14,263 miles

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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RO10 XEM is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RO10 XEM, 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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RO10 XEM is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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