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SC10 VCZ

2010 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

194,797 mi
Last recorded194,797 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC10 VCZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 194,797 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all suspension coil springs corroded

nearside headlight cloudy and image poor

several areas of corrosion on underside

Fail 16 Sep 2025 194,797 miles

Offside 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all suspension coil springs corroded

nearside headlight cloudy and image poor

several areas of corrosion on underside

Pass 4 Sep 2024 186,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all coil springs corroded

offside sill damaged

several areas of corrosion on underside

Fail 4 Sep 2024 186,385 miles

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

Offside 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all coil springs corroded

offside sill damaged

several areas of corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Aug 2023 177,758 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front lower wish bone rear mounting bush perished/cracking

offside front coil spring corroded

offside sill damaged

some corrosion on underside

Fail 21 Aug 2023 177,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front lower wish bone rear mounting bush perished/cracking

offside front coil spring corroded

offside sill damaged

some corrosion on underside

Pass 12 Sep 2022 170,209 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside sill damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2022 170,209 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside sill damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2021 160,851 miles

offside sill damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2021 160,851 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

offside sill damaged

some play in wiper linkage and wipers hitting trim

Pass 5 Sep 2020 153,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 144,522 miles

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

Front wiper linkage worn

Rear exhaust joining clamp corroded/split - no leaks and secure

Fail 4 Sep 2019 144,457 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both front lower sub-frame rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush split out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front wiper arms miss aligned and hitting the trim

Pass 27 Aug 2018 134,487 miles

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

both wiper arms misaligned and hitting trim

nearside front lower wishbone rear mounting bush starting to split

Fail 27 Aug 2018 134,487 miles

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))

both wiper arms misaligned and hitting trim

nearside front lower wishbone rear mounting bush starting to split

Pass 21 Aug 2017 124,888 miles

fuel filler cap very stiff to open

some splitting/perishing on both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes

washer cap missing

Fail 21 Aug 2017 124,888 miles

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

fuel filler cap very stiff to open

some splitting/perishing on both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes

washer cap missing

Pass 24 Aug 2016 113,797 miles

some play in both front inner tierod inner joints

Fail 24 Aug 2016 113,797 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some play in both front inner tierod inner joints

Pass 20 Aug 2015 100,306 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 100,306 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,960 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,945 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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SC10 VCZ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 August 2010.

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