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SJ60 YLM

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,235 mi
Last recorded98,235 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ60 YLM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 98,235 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

both front inner steering arms slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2024 96,815 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front steering rack joints have slight play

Fail 22 Aug 2024 96,815 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front steering rack joints have slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2023 95,346 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded at the front

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

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

Slight play from both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 22 Aug 2022 94,193 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded at the front

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 92,478 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded at the front

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,372 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system corroded at front

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 19 Aug 2020 90,370 miles

Fuel pipe damaged Filler neck pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system corroded at front

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 28 May 2019 84,142 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 84,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 83,954 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 60,165 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 53,436 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 53,436 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 44,483 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 44,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 37,632 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 33,920 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,352 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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SJ60 YLM is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SJ60 YLM, 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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SJ60 YLM is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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