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RO10 XEP

2010 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,472 mi
Last recorded71,472 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 XEP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 71,472 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 71,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm inner bush split/de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 64,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose clip not fitted correctly

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep splits on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 64,098 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose clip not fitted correctly

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep splits on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 57,010 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 57,010 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 52,874 miles

Central Rear Upper high level stoplamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185/50/16 puncture in outer edge of tread ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 52,874 miles

Central Rear Upper high level stoplamp not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185/50/16 puncture in outer edge of tread ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 52,572 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 52,572 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50/16 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 49,413 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50/16 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 49,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low aims too low proberly due to apparent accident damage (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure accident damage (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50/16 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 44,421 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,845 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 25,399 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 19,686 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 16,375 miles

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

Front both tyres deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2014 13,983 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 12,737 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 XEP is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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