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SG10 ETR

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

80,010 mi
Last recorded80,010 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG10 ETR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 80,010 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

age related corrosion to chassis and suspention components

Fail 4 Dec 2025 80,003 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

age related corrosion to chassis and suspention components

Pass 6 Dec 2024 77,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 77,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1657014 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 74,300 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 70,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 70,680 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 67,578 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 67,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump + oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and Both side repeators (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join from center pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 63,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 63,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,908 miles

Drivers seat belt obstructed by panel

Oil sump pan corroded but not leaking

Fail 11 Jan 2019 54,908 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Drivers seat belt obstructed by panel

Exhaust heatsheild insecure at center and downpipe

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has excessive travel

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Puncture (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil sump pan corroded but not leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2018 46,284 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat-shield insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2018 46,284 miles

Brake cable insecure both rear (3.5.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back-box to centre pipe clamp missing (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bootlid (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat-shield insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,514 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 36,514 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 27,589 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 22,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear wheel bearing noise when spun

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 22,509 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear wheel bearing noise when spun

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,155 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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SG10 ETR is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SG10 ETR, 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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SG10 ETR is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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