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SL10 PCY

2010 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,703 mi
Last recorded70,703 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 PCY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 70,703 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 70,700 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour All 4 corners (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 67,169 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion build up underside and on suspension components

Pass 18 Mar 2024 66,393 miles

Front flexi brakehose retaining clip worn

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 12 Mar 2024 66,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front flexi brakehose retaining clip worn

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 21 Mar 2023 65,807 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4. (1657014) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,243 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Side repeaters aswell. (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust corroded.

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 64,243 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Side repeaters aswell. (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust corroded.

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Not secure. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 61,648 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 52,690 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 43,285 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 43,276 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 35,782 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (boarder (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 30,353 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush splitting

Offside Front suspension arm bush splitting

osf suspension arm bush splitting nsf suspension arm bush splitting

Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,054 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 21,054 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,801 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,718 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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SL10 PCY 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 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 SL10 PCY, 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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SL10 PCY is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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