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SL10 XLX

2010 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,256 mi
Last recorded72,256 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Micra47,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 XLX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 72,256 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 67,876 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 63,464 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 63,464 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 58,615 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 58,615 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 52,394 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 52,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,996 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 49,996 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 44,988 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 42,438 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracks

Fail 28 May 2018 42,434 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracks

Pass 27 May 2017 35,399 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 27,768 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 20,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise both rear tyres due to cracking, no cord showing

Pass 23 May 2014 12,834 miles

both front tyres side wall cracking

Fail 23 May 2014 12,834 miles

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

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

both front tyres side wall cracking

Pass 21 May 2013 7,585 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 XLX is a 2010 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 SL10 XLX, 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 XLX is a 2010 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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