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SC10 VCM

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,324 mi
Last recorded127,324 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC10 VCM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 127,324 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 127,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 113,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Some play n/s/f strut top mount.

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears and n/s/f Bush's worn. Red rust around n/s/r mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 113,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush has come away from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears and n/s/f Bush's worn. Red rust around n/s/r mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 104,322 miles

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

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush beginning to separate.

Fail 31 Mar 2022 104,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush beginning to separate.

Pass 9 Apr 2021 90,971 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 90,971 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 90,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

accident damage to n/s/f

Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,618 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 86,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 80,181 miles

End Exhaust box corroded.

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

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 80,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

End Exhaust box corroded.

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

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Bumper (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,881 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 64,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,813 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,049 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,653 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Rear no plate Loose at right side.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 22,774 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 22,774 miles

Rear 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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SC10 VCM is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black 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 SC10 VCM, 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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SC10 VCM is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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