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SJ60 YLY

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,044 mi
Last recorded96,044 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 96,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 95,949 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Lambda reading 1.047. limit 1.030 (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 89,428 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 89,428 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 87,250 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 84,331 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe clamp bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 83,368 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 83,365 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f + o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f + o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam n/s/f + o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 80,240 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 80,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 74,704 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 74,704 miles

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 63,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 63,633 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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 marked by metal backing of pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened marked by metal backing of pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 53,412 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 53,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 45,361 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 45,358 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,887 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 33,892 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 33,892 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,292 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 YLY 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 SJ60 YLY, 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 YLY is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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