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SC59 JVZ

2010 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,158 mi
Last recorded112,158 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 JVZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 112,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 102,959 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly loose

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above axle from ridge lines to flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 94,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn outer edge 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm perished & nail in tread 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & worn sidewall 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Rear brakes 30% imbalance

Fail 13 Mar 2024 94,524 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn outer edge 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm perished & nail in tread 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & worn sidewall 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Rear brakes 30% imbalance

Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,916 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 86,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 77,363 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Mar 2022 77,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 69,700 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,879 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 66,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,479 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 61,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,153 miles

split in osf ball joint gaiter

tread stepping on nsr tyre

Pass 31 May 2017 44,617 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 39,026 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 30,049 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front 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 22 May 2014 20,718 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 20,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 12,058 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 10,964 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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SC59 JVZ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SC59 JVZ, 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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SC59 JVZ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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