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SA10 VGG

2010 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,850 mi
Last recorded97,850 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 VGG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 97,850 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 93,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 93,698 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at lambda probe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,576 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 89,576 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 84,545 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres at 3/2mm tread

centre stop lamp not working

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 18 Oct 2022 84,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres at 3/2mm tread

centre stop lamp not working

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,241 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remain.. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 78,241 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remain.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 77,695 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 77,695 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure front pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability rear bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 65,531 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 65,531 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front TYRE ON 2MM 165/70/14 T

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED AND WORN ON INNER EDGES ON 3MM 165/70/14 T

Offside Rear TYRE ON 2MM 165/70/14 T

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear back box (7.1.2)

Rear WIPER WORN

Fail 12 Apr 2018 58,526 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front TYRE ON 2MM 165/70/14 T

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED AND WORN ON INNER EDGES ON 3MM 165/70/14 T

Offside Rear TYRE ON 2MM 165/70/14 T

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear back box (7.1.2)

Rear WIPER WORN

Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,040 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,105 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 44,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,858 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,765 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 22,894 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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SA10 VGG is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 SA10 VGG, 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 VGG is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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