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SJ60 YVZ

2010 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,121 mi
Last recorded68,121 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ60 YVZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 68,121 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 68,120 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 66,296 miles

Front subframe corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 64,218 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 64,185 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail leaking oil (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,883 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level brake light in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 61,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central heatshield loose and rattling

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level brake light in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 59,450 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level brake light in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 59,450 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at front pipe gasket worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level brake light in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 58,096 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on offside front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to split

Fail 10 Sep 2020 58,096 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on offside front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 15 Aug 2019 56,360 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front wishbone bush rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 56,360 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front wishbone bush rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 54,028 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,578 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 51,578 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated secondary catch seized (8.4.2)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 49,192 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 49,192 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked but no cord exposed

Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,621 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,604 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 35,483 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 YVZ is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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