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SK10 VAE

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,078 mi
Last recorded150,078 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK10 VAE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 150,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And gaitors (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 150,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And gaitors (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 133,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 133,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 115,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 104,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 94,569 miles

Front discs have suface rust

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 94,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn large rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front discs have suface rust

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 87,562 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 87,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 77,748 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 77,748 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 64,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,200 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 59,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,812 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 50,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 43,154 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,939 miles

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

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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SK10 VAE is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SK10 VAE, 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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SK10 VAE is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 March 2010.

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