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SG10 XAP

2010 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,914 mi
Last recorded43,914 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG10 XAP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 43,914 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 43,405 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 41,096 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 37,340 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 37,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 34,509 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 34,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 32,257 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 32,256 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 27,510 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 23,759 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 23,759 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 1 Jun 2017 20,466 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 17,758 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,699 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 11,654 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 8,938 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 8,757 miles

Nail in o/s/f tyre.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 8,757 miles

Nail in o/s/f tyre.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XAP is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Black 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 SG10 XAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG10 XAP registered?

SG10 XAP is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 March 2010.

Is SG10 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG10 XAP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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