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2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,188 mi
Last recorded131,188 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 OPM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2025 131,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 112,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 112,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 99,718 miles

Both Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 30 Sep 2023 99,718 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Both Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 26 Sep 2022 83,202 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 74,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake reserve travel high

Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 72,266 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 60,637 miles

Minor wear in front suspension arm rear bushes & O/S suspension ball joint. Front suspension struts & Rear brake back plates slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wipers part worn.

Fail 20 Jun 2019 60,637 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working Both front tyres. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Minor wear in front suspension arm rear bushes & O/S suspension ball joint. Front suspension struts & Rear brake back plates slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers part worn.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 50,276 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 50,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 41,107 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubing outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,398 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 30,107 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,107 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2014 26,175 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,020 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 23,020 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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SA10 OPM is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA10 OPM, 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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SA10 OPM is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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