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SD10 SZJ

2010 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

22,602 mi
Last recorded22,602 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD10 SZJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 22,602 miles

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

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

corrosion evident off side sill

off side rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 21,350 miles

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

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

both front struts corroded

corrosion on off side sill

near side front brake pipe insecure

off side rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2024 19,704 miles

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

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

both front struts corroded

corrosion evident off side outer sill

off side rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2024 19,704 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front struts corroded

corrosion evident off side outer sill

off side rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 17,889 miles

all four shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 16,465 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 16,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 16,342 miles

off side rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 16,082 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 16,082 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 14,896 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 13,779 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 13,779 miles

Central Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate, intermitantly opens and closes itself (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wiper split

Pass 10 Apr 2017 13,032 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,677 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 11,677 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 10,035 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 8,579 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 7,213 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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SD10 SZJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SD10 SZJ, 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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What year was SD10 SZJ registered?

SD10 SZJ is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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